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Theatre and Creative Performance
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- City Campus Manchester
Course summary
The BA (Hons) Theatre and Creative Performance programme combines rigorous practical and theoretical training to develop versatile, innovative performers and creators. Students acquire skills in devising, producing, and facilitating creative work across diverse contexts, blending artistic, technical, inclusive, and entrepreneurial practices for the creative industries. The curriculum fosters artistic innovation, interdisciplinarity, and social engagement. Students develop independent artistic identities through research, critical reflection, and comprehensive portfolio building. With extensive industry links, the programme offers authentic opportunities including performing, making theatre, touring theatre, festival production, international exchanges, and applied community projects. Throughout their studies, students build resilience and adaptability, preparing for diverse professional careers with real-world projects and mentorship from experienced practitioners. The programme's inclusive ethos ensures equitable participation and supports personal and academic development, empowering graduates as socially conscious and entrepreneurial artists ready to navigate the evolving artistic landscape.
Modules
Examples of current modules-
Professional Performance Skills
Performance Specialism
Negotiated Research Project
Micro Festival
International Performance
Directed Performance
Assessment method
The majority of your work will be assessed via practical means, through performances, presentations, and skill shows. Theoretical and critical engagement will be assessed in a variety of ways that include essays, professional discussions, application forms, and production portfolios.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- City Campus Manchester
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- T2P6
- Institution code:
- M10
- Campus name:
- City Campus Manchester
- Campus Code:
- M
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
UCEN Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- T2P6
- Institution code:
- M10
- Campus name:
- City Campus Manchester
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
in a related subject area (foe level 4 entry)
A Foundation Degree or HND in a relevant subject area (for level 5 and 6 entry)
We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4.
Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Applicants will need to attend an audition which will consist of a group workshop, presentation of a prepared speech, and an interview. Skype interviews may be arranged in special circumstances, at the Course Leader’s discretion
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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