Applied Theatre and Education
Course overview
• You will deepen your knowledge and practice in the field of Applied Theatre critically and creatively as a performer, director or facilitator • You will develop your ability to interpret, understand and conduct practice as research relevant to the theatre and education at a masterly level • You will create your own work with a budget and all the facilities needed for off-site delivery or in the studio theatre helping you to become industry ready for employment with work opportunities and a vibrant network of companies and artists • This course enables you to engage in professional practice within Derby Theatre and alongside a thriving community of local artists and companies including: Hubbub, Anansi, 1623, LaPelle’s Factory, Maison Foo • Here at Derby, we provide excellent learning resources, libraries and specialist laboratories and studios • You'll have additional access to wider University Arts' facilities including the Adobe Creative Suite which is installed on all Macs in MS102 and MS012 at Markeaton Street and students are provided with an individual Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for home use
Key highlights
- Develop Applied Theatre practice as performer, director or facilitator
- Conduct practice as research in theatre and education
- Create your own work with a budget, off-site or in-studio
- Professional practice within Derby Theatre and local companies
- Links with companies including Hubbub, Anansi, 1623 and Maison Foo
- Individual Adobe Creative Cloud subscription provided for home use
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Applied theatre practitioner
- Drama workshop facilitator
- Theatre director
- Theatre education officer
- Community arts practitioner
- Performer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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