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BA (Hons) Theatre Industry Practice

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Created by industry professionals in response to local student demand, join this tailor-made course and build your experience with hands-on training, culminating in live theatre productions and performance opportunities such as traditional theatre production, community theatre, educational workshops, technical installation, and design.

Immerse yourself in a range of theatre-based disciplines, including performing, directing, producing, art tutoring, stage management, and technical areas such as lighting and set design. Learn from expert practitioners, gain hands-on experience via a placement module of your choice, and engage with extra-curricular workshops and master classes delivered by industry professionals.

Let us support you as you grow in knowledge and confidence, before taking your experience out into the world to enjoy a sustainable and rewarding career in the vibrant and creative world of theatre.

General Eligibility

  • 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above, Or

  • 1 A level at grade D or above Or

  • Successful completion of a related SCQF level 6 or equivalent qualification such as NC Music or NC Acting and Theatre Performance

  • Applicants with other relevant qualifications or industry experience will be considered on an individual basis

  • Musical theatre students will be asked to attend an audition and interview to assess musical ability

  • This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/units, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional modules/units, but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - HNC

HNC Musical Theatre

Core units include:

  • Vocal techniques for musical theatre 1

  • Singing skills for musical theatre 1

  • Acting 1: developing skills

  • Performance 1: developing skills for musical theatre

  • Musical theatre: graded unit 1

  • Professional development for actors

Option units may include:

  • Movement for Musical Theatre 1

  • Musical theatre repertoire

  • Theatrical make-up

  • Acting for radio

HNC Technical Theatre

Subjects may include:

  • Stage management

  • Stage lighting: rigging, focusing and operation

  • Technical theatre: sound

  • Set construction and painting

  • Stage audio-visual systems

  • Health and Safety

2 Year 2 - HND

HND Musical Theatre

Core units include:

  • Performance 2: applying skills for musical theatre

  • Vocal techniques for musical theatre 2

  • Acting 2: applying skills in performance

  • Singing skills for musical theatre 2

  • Musical theatre: graded unit 2

HND Technical Theatre and Production Arts

Units may include:

  • Stage management: advanced

  • Stage lighting and technology

  • Stage sound and technology

  • Portfolio presentation

  • Scenic art and construction

  • Technical theatre: research techniques

  • Technical theatre: professional development

  • Technical theatre: lighting design for performance

  • Technical theatre: work placement

3 Year 3 - BA

You will study the following core modules:

  • Drama and production: experiential learning (S2)

  • Research and performance (S1)

  • Theatre industry: applied practice (SC)

  • Theatre industry: fundamentals and practices (S1)

  • Theatre industry: self-promotion and planning (S2)

4 Year 4 - BA (Hons)

You will study the following core modules:

  • Creative Industries Research Project (SC)

  • Theatre industry: enterprise (S1)

  • Theatre industry: production company (SC)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL80
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo00

Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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