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Theatre and Performance BA (Hons)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Northumbria University, Newcastle
UCAS CODE: W405
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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Newcastle City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our BA Theatre and Performance degree works with your interests to help you become independent, innovative theatre makers. At Northumbria, you will:

Learn through practice and be taught by award-winning, internationally celebrated lecturers in a student-centered teaching environment.

Develop skills and gain experience that prepare you for work in theatre, the creative industries, and beyond.

Work directly with industry professionals and gain real-world experience.

Develop a final year production, working as a small ''theatre company'' with your peers, positioning you as a future creative leader.

What kind of career will this course prepare me for?

The BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance course expands career horizons by developing your professional skills and knowledge across a range of areas. Northumbria's Theatre and Performance students have gone on to work with diverse employers, including local authorities, Northern Stage, Live Theatre, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, and theatres nationwide.

If you choose to study on this programme, you could go on to become an actor like graduates Riley Jones, Josie Cerise and Jake Jarratt to work in a theatre company like Jessica Whittle or even to set up and run your own theatre like Ali Pritchard, founder of Alphabetti Theatre.

Other careers which our graduates have embarked on include: producer, arts administrator, events production coordinator, marketing and communications, teachers, and further study.

Our programme - with its emphasis on practice, creativity, leadership and problem solving - is a gateway which opens onto many career paths. Where will your path lead? Your journey starts here!

How does this course increase my employability?

From the beginning you'll engage directly with our professional theatre connections and partnerships through skills training, work experience and other opportunities in professional settings.

Developing key skills - Working with regional, national, and international organisations, you'll develop transferable skills favoured by employers including networking, negotiation, communication, evaluation, co-production and reflective analysis. Managing your own creative and research projects, working in teams to solve creative challenges, and responding to live briefs in assessments ensures that employability is at the heart of your studies.

Further Study - For those who wish to pursue their knowledge and interests further, we provide masters courses in Arts MRes or Digital and Immersive Arts MA. Our graduates have also gone on to undertake PhDs with us.

Careers Service - The university's Graduate Futures careers service provides in-person and online career and employability support for five years after you graduate.

Mode of Study

3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 19,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possib

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Specialist country advisers offer support and guidance to international students via in-country visits, online events, and a one-to-one booking system.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    32nd out of 95 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    140 71%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    17th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    63rd

    44

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