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BA (Hons) Theatre and English Literature (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Theatre and Literature shape the world around us. In this interdisciplinary course you will explore diverse narratives through writing and performance. You will bridge practice and theory, developing your artistic voice through innovative theatre projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Literature in Time, Making Theatre 1: Acting, Directing and Collaborating. Year 2 core modules: Critical Practice, Critical Theory, Making Theatre 2: Beyond the Stage. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: Making Theatre 3: Advanced Performance Project, Live Performance Criticism.

Career pathways

By studying Theatre and English Literature at Lancaster, you will graduate with a set of skills that will help open doors to a wide range of career destinations. Our course is very highly regarded in the profession and our graduates are sought after within the theatre and performance sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, ideally in Performing Arts, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. Theatre, Drama or Performance are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. T levels: Distinction overall. We would also expect you to be able to demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. Additional requirements: If you have not studied Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts as one of your qualifications equivalent to A level, then we would expect you to demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre elsewhere in your application. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

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