Course Overview

This course will help you become an independent thinker and innovative practitioner. You'll not only be able to engage with the world critically, imaginatively, and creatively to secure your own career ambitions, but also actively help solve complex social, political, and cultural challenges. It's your chance to go beyond the traditional understanding of theatre and performance - to test and push boundaries €“ and learn to be a leader. The program may be grounded in the North East, but it takes an international and intercultural approach through partnerships across the vibrant Newcastle Gateshead area. This includes working with theatre and performance practitioners, cultural venues like Northern Stage, Live Theatre, and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as organizations such as schools, care homes, and local authorities. You'll explore the world's big challenges by innovating through your own creative practice. So, whether your role is as a performer, director, writer, designer, critic or producer, this course will support you to thrive €“ whether working as a creative individual or collaboratively to stage timely, ambitious, and culturally aware performances. Between your second and final years, you can undertake a year-long sandwich work placement. This placement will provide an opportunity to further develop your professional skills and knowledge through working in practice. There's also the option to apply for a year of study abroad.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).