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BA (Hons) Theatre and Arts Management

Birkbeck University of London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This innovative degree course combines the study of theatre and arts management, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the performing arts industry. Students will develop skills in event production, marketing, and fundraising, as well as gaining an in-depth knowledge of the historical and cultural contexts of theatre and performance. With expert teaching from practitioners and researchers in the field, students will graduate with a solid foundation for a career in theatre management or related fields.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in theatre management, marketing, or arts administration. It is also suitable for those looking to develop their knowledge of the performing arts and its various contexts. The course offers opportunities for work experience, internships, and professional projects, providing students with real-world experience and connections within the industry.

Experience the Best of London's Arts Scene at Birkbeck University of London

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution with a long history of excellence in the arts. Students will benefit from studying at a university that is committed to delivering high-quality education and has a strong reputation for innovation and research. The campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including the Birkbeck Drama Studio and the London School of Economics and Political Science Library, providing students with access to some of the best resources available.

Why You Should Study This Course

With this BA in Theatre and Arts Management, you will investigate theatre as a live event, as dramatic text, and in its historical contexts, as well as understand the business of the creative and cultural industries. You will be based in the heart of London’s vibrant arts and cultural scene.

You will explore theatre histories and theories in depth alongside the many ways in which it is possible to tell stories. You will gain a crucial understanding of:

how creative organizations work

how cultural policy is implemented

the role of audience development and curatorial practice.

Graduates can pursue career paths in theatre, creative writing, journalism, education, media production, and the creative arts. Possible professions include:

author

journalist

arts administrator

charity officer

theatre director

higher education lecturer.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Creative Organisations

  • Storytelling: Narrative Archetypes, Forms, and Techniques

  • Theatre in London Now: Histories

  • Theatre making

OPTION MODULES:

  • Debates in Art History

  • French 1

  • German 1

  • Italian 1

  • Japanese 1

  • Performing Theatre Histories (Critical Practice I)

  • Production of the Human: Decolonising the Canon

  • Reading Transnational Cultures (Level 4)

  • Screenwriting

  • Spanish 1

  • Visual Art: Histories, Networks, and Organisations

2 Year 2

COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Curating Culture

  • Freelancers and Entrepreneurs: Understanding Cultural Labour

  • Theatre in London Now: Theories

  • Theories of Theatricality and Performance

OPTION MODULES:

  • Communities in Theatre and Performance (Critical Practice III)

  • Connecting the Arts

  • European Drama and Theatre: Gods, Ideas, and Adaptations

  • Space and Performance (Critical Practice II)

  • Tragedy

3 Year 3

COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Independent Research Project in Theatre and Performance

  • Theatre in London Now: Student Led Project: level 6, 30 credits

  • Understanding Cultural Audiences: Engagement, Education, and Communications

OPTION MODULES:

  • Finding a Leg to Stand On: Clinical, Critical and Creative Approaches to the Human Body

  • The Creative Critical Seam

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-Time, 4 Years (Course fee for local: 6935; Course Fee For International Students: 12015 )

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