Theatre & Performance Practice
UCAS Code: W440
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff Points of 1112 to include a minimum of 2 A Levels. General Studies accepted with 2 other A levels.
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course in a Media / Performance subject
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal Subject is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C or 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE is required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 5 or 6 (Higher Level) in a relevant subject
112 UCAS Points
Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Only in combination with Level 3 Qualifications including A levels and BTECS
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
112 UCAS Points
112 UCAS points
UCAS Tariff
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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About this course
This course delivers a spectrum of learning opportunities spanning across new developments from experimental performance to mainstream stage, TV and radio work. It combines vocationally focused skills development with academic study and practical exploration of a range of theatre and performance approaches and forms. You will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding that will help you become a versatile and resilient creative practitioner.
You will be able to choose from a range of options to pursue your individual interests including acting for camera, singing, comedy writing and performance, multimedia performance, physical theatre and clowning. You will also have the opportunity to take part in publically performed projects, led by a professional director or member of staff.In your final year you will propose and develop your own practical performance work and can choose from a wide and challenging array of performance areas. Practical projects could include a devised performance; an original script; a physical theatre piece, an installation or live art works performed in non-traditional theatre spaces, a multi-media performance investigating digital culture and the human computer-interface or a directing project.
We have excellent professional partnerships and contacts in theatre venues and production companies across the region and encourage you to make the most of the numerous project and networking opportunities offered to you during your time at the University of Salford.
Modules
You will study a core curriculum in year 1 that will give you foundational knowledge and skills across the Spectrum of theatre and performance. In year 2 you will study a combination of core and optional modules so that you can pursue your individual interests and talents and explore new areas. In year 3 you will combine taught optional modules with your own project work and practical research or a dissertation. As the course progresses from year 1 to 3, you will be given the support and guidance to enable you to work independently, to manage your time and collaborate creatively with others. You will also attend several careers focused masterclasses and presentations that will give you practical advice in many employment areas that are common to theatre and performance graduates.
The Uni
University of Salford
School of Arts and Media
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