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Theatre and Creative Performance

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
City Campus Manchester
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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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus Manchester

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

Apply by
13 January 2027

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

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 96

96 UCAS tariff points for Level 4 entry or relevant Foundation Degree/HND for Levels 5 and 6.

· If English is not first language: IELTS 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each skill.

· GCSE English Language and Mathematics recommended at grades A*-C (level 9-4). · Full Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.

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. · Successful audition including group workshop, prepared speech, and interview. · Mature applicants (21+) considered on relevant skills or employment experience. · Skype interviews available in exceptional circumstances. · International applications currently not accepted due to UKVI restrictions
Interview

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790

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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