Course contact details
Admissions
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Brunel University of London
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Uxbridge
UB8 3PH
Theatre with Placement
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Brunel University London
Course summary
Are you passionate about theatre and eager to perform and transform your creative ideas into compelling stage productions? Brunel’s Theatre course will equip you with specialised skills in acting, theatre making and musical theatre while providing a robust academic foundation. This unique blend nurtures your development as a versatile artist and critical thinker.
Balancing studio practice with theory, you'll benefit from instruction by internationally renowned industry professionals and academics within specialist facilities. Teaching faculty have worked with prestigious performing arts venues such as Barbican Theatre, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Tate Modern, and Queen Elizabeth Hall in London and Lincoln Centre in NYC. These industry links support you throughout your journey at Brunel and beyond, for example through industry placements, guest speakers, and access to industry networks.
The course features both compulsory and optional modules that allow you to explore a range of approaches to theatre as a creative, critical, and vital force in the world.
Our proximity to central London enhances your experience as we regularly organize trips to renowned venues such as the Barbican, National Theatre, Royal Court, and Sadler’s Wells. Additionally, you'll engage in workshops with ground-breaking theatre companies, enriching your course experience.
Our membership with the University of London provides you with access to additional spaces, libraries, and collaborative opportunities.
Studio Brunel nights regularly showcase new theatre, music, film, and creative writing work by Brunel students.
Modules
Course Modules
Sample Modules:
Theatre Making,
Critical Histories,
The Performer: Acting and Performance,
Performance Lab.
To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/Theatre
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 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:
- W441
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Brunel University of London 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
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:
- W441
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC-BBB
T LevelM
in any subject.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120 - 104 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature).
Scottish Advanced HigherBCC-BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MM-DM
in any subject and A level grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaMM-DM
in any subject and A level grade B
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28-30
including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C or above)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM-DDM
in any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H4H4-H3H3H3H3H3
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM-DDM
in any subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)M
in any subject with A level grades BB - BC
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateM
in any subject with A levels grade BB - BC
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | 63% in Brunel English Language Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.
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.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050* | |
| EU & International | £17400* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
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