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BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

The Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) programme is designed to train students as industry professionals capable of working across diverse areas of theatre and the performing arts. This course is ideal for those who want …

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) programme is designed to train students as industry professionals capable of working across diverse areas of theatre and the performing arts. This course is ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in creative disciplines including performing, directing, writing, dramaturgy, and technical theatre. Emphasising a 'learning by doing' approach, the curriculum ensures students gain comprehensive knowledge from conception to performance. Students will create and showcase original work, culminating in a final-year project performed at a professional arts institution or theatre. Taught by active theatre practitioners with experience in London’s West End and international venues, the course provides a holistic artistic education. Available as a full-time three-year programme, it also offers part-time study options. The institution fosters a strong community of staff and students, encouraging collaboration and active participation. Graduates will be well-prepared for leadership roles in the theatre industry, equipped with practical experience in production, marketing, and artistic direction.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Acting and Performance Skills 130 Credits
Devising30 Credits
Objects, Image and Design30 Credits
Performance, Art and Film Ideas 130 Credits

Year 2

Acting and Performance Skills 230 Credits
Performance, Art and Film Ideas 230 Credits
Theatre Production30 Credits
Choreography15 Credits
Directing 115 Credits
Dramaturgy15 Credits
Workshop Leadership15 Credits

Year 3

Festival Showcase30 Credits
Performance Research and Development30 Credits
Collaborative Project30 Credits
Directing 215 Credits
Independent Project30 Credits
Installation and Live Art15 Credits
Producing15 Credits
Writing for Theatre and Performance15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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