BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) programme will train you to be an industry professional with the ability to work across different areas of theatre and the performing arts. You’ll be immersed in a range of creative disciplines, including performing, directing, writing, dramaturgy and technical areas of theatre. Our teaching team is composed of industry professionals and the programme includes regular sessions with innovative guests who will share their expertise with you.

Faculty: School of Art, Architecture and Design | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Acting and Performance Skills 1, Devising, Objects, Image and Design, Performance, Art and Film Ideas 1. Year 2: Acting and Performance Skills 2, Performance, Art and Film Ideas 2, Theatre Production, Choreography, Directing 1, Dramaturgy, Workshop Leadership. Year 3: Festival Showcase, Performance Research and Development, Collaborative Project, Directing 2, Independent Project, Installation and Live Art, Producing, Writing for Theatre and Performance.

Career pathways

There is a focus on helping you develop professional skills throughout the course. As a graduate you could find yourself working in many exciting areas of theatre, including acting, directing, producing, community performance or theatre in education, theatre-making, arts policy making, arts administration or marketing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of grade C in three A levels or a minimum of grades BC in at least two A levels in academic subjects (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma) English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) a portfolio of work, which will need to be submitted as part of your application (you may also be asked to attend an interview) We also accept mature student with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and encourage applications from international students with equivalent qualifications. For details of what to include in your portfolio, please refer to our portfoilio guidance for undergraduate courses. If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Film and Television Production (including foundation year) BA (Hons) or Film and Television Studies (including foundation year) BA (Hons). English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

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: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=W443-DF

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