BA (Hons) Theatre, Acting & Performance and Film Studies

This innovative degree programme combines the study of theatre, acting, and film to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between these art forms. Students will gain a solid foundation in acting techniques, dramatic literature, and film theory, as well as practical experience in performance and filmmaking. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to work on productions, create their own short films, and engage with industry professionals. This course is ideal for those who are passionate about theatre, acting, and film, and want to develop a range of skills that can be applied in a variety of creative fields.

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This course is designed to provide students with a diverse range of skills and knowledge, including script interpretation, character development, and filmmaking techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals through guest lectures, workshops, and mentorship schemes. The course culminates in a final project, where students can apply their skills and knowledge to create an original performance or film.

Discover the Art of Performance and Film at Worcester's Flagship University

The University of Worcester has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality drama and film programs. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a professional theatre space, film studio, and multimedia suites, providing students with the best possible environment in which to learn and develop their skills. Our experienced lecturers are practitioners in their field, offering students valuable insights and guidance throughout their studies.

All Theatre, Acting & Performance modules are 'practice-based' (i.e. you learn primarily through participation in performance). All students have opportunities to direct, write, devise and design performance work. Alongside, you examine the cultural contexts of drama and the theories that have spurred its development and informed how we understand it.

In Film Studies you are introduced to a wide range of film histories and cultures, covering everything from the Hollywood blockbuster to world cinema. You will study films from a variety of time periods, including recent releases.

Film Studies develop student skills in practice-as-research and research-as-practice for a number of culture and media industries including exhibition, distribution, audience-based marketing, journalism, film education, curating, programming, filmmaking, screenwriting, and further academic research.

There are excellent career opportunities for Theatre, Acting & Performance graduates. These are both in drama-related areas, such as theatre, education, and the media, and in a wide range of other fields of employment made accessible through skills learned on the course in presentation, performance, critical thinking and writing, creativity, confidence, and communication. Former students often set up their own businesses, for example as small-scale touring theatre companies or drama education providers. Past students are now working as actors, producers, stage managers, and directors for employers across the areas of theatre, TV, radio, and film. Teaching and lecturing are very popular career choices for our graduates, as are arts administration and marketing.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.