BA (Hons) Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance

Course overview

This course draws the key roles of director, performer and playwright together, in order to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of theatre practice, and the skills you’ll need to succeed., Explore the creative connections between playwrights, directors and performers

Key highlights

Combines the roles of director, performer and playwright
Explores creative connections between playwrights, directors and performers
Builds in-depth knowledge of theatre practice
Optional placement year available

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — You don't need to have an A Level in Theatre or Drama
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall
International Baccalaureate: 35 — International Baccalaureate: 35 points
T-level: Distinction — overall including grade A in the Core T Level subjects in Accounting
Scottish Highers: AABBB — Scottish Highers; Advanced Highers - not required for entry We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Ad

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Theatre director
Actor
Playwright
Drama practitioner
Arts administrator
Drama teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £26,900

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 York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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