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BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance (Top-up) at London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This is a top-up version of our Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London. This Theatre and Performance (Top-up) BA (Hons) is taught by active theatre practitioners and companies.

Faculty: School of Art, Architecture and Design  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Festival Showcase, Performance Research and Development, Collaborative Project, Directing 2, Independent Project, Installation and Live Art, Producing, Writing for Theatre and Performance.

Career pathways

The course focuses on helping you develop professional skills. We attempt to replicate industry environments and teaching staff maintain strong links with the industry.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have one of the following: 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject; 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution; a portfolio interview; If you live in the UK you will be invited to a portfolio interview. If you live outside of the UK you will be asked to submit a portfolio via email. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements. Portfolios and interviews; Your portfolio should be selective, but have enough work to show a range of your interests and talents. We are interested in seeing how you develop a project from beginning to end, not only finished work. If you cannot bring certain pieces of your work to your portfolio interview, please take photographs and include them. Physical portfolio; If you are coming in person to your interview we strongly suggest bringing a physical portfolio of work. Things to bring: Sketchbooks – we love to see your sketchbooks with ideas and notes, even if they are messy. Examples of the development of a project from start to finish and the final outcome. Some work that you are really proud of and want to talk about.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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