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Applied and Contemporary Theatre BA (Hons)

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Stag Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Why choose this course

Our BA (Hons) Applied and Contemporary Theatre course is designed to train theatre makers of the future, who aspire to use theatre to build communities and influence social change. Applied theatre utilises drama to discover, learn and share the issues and themes that concern communities and spotlight social inequalities. This course engages with contemporary politics and not only asks how can we make theatre but also why we make theatre and what is it that we want to say through performance.We are ranked 3rd in the UK for dance, drama and cinematics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and 5th in the UK for drama and dance in the Guardian University Guide 2024. We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.


What you will study

On our BA (Hons) Applied and Contemporary Theatre course, you will be taught by industry-leading professionals and will join a vibrant community of talented performers, theatre makers, creative practitioners, stage managers and technicians. Students embark on a journey that will equip them to devise, produce and direct theatre, work creatively in a range of settings such as prisons, youth centres and care homes, build industry contacts and become the next generation of performance artists/activists and creative entrepreneurs. As well as studying coreskills in performing disciplines (voice, singing, movement, theatre making and music), course content includes but isn’t limited to:Theatre for Social ChangePolitical TheatreContemporary PerformanceDevised TheatreCommunity TheatreTheatre in educationEducation and outreach programmesHealth and wellbeing organisationsDisability artsCreative AgeingTheatre studiesCollaborative large-scale ensemble performance in a traditional theatre settingProfessional developmentAlongside their core studies, students are also offered opportunities to engage with the wider theatre sector. Field trips and visits from guest artists have previously included the Royal Albert Hall, London Bubble Theatre Company and theatre practitioner Indy Lee.In Year Two, students undertake work placements where they gain professional experience within several innovative theatre/arts organisations. There is also a further optional Professional Training year between the second and final year of study. Work placement hosts have included but are not limited to Chickenshed, Peer Productions, Burnt Orange Theatre, Guildford Shakespeare Company, Boundless Theatre, New Victoria Theatre and Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 22,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : CCC

Overall:CCCApplicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    10th out of 95 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    151 76%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    5th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    72nd

    70

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