Pursue your interests in theatre and performance – with the added benefit of a year abroad. Through a distinctive combination of practice and theory, this degree allows you to examine theatre’s historical, political and cultural contexts. You'll discover how theatre has impacted on society and encourages new modes of thinking. Alongside this, you’ll develop skills in theatre-making and performance analysis, using our versatile facilities including the recently opened, state-of-the-art Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts on campus.

Through regular theatre trips and workshops with specialist faculty and professional artists, you study the cutting edge of contemporary theatre practice. Recent workshops have been conducted by, among others, Complicite, Reckless Sleepers, and Michael Attenborough. You’ll develop practical careers skills in critical assessment, written communication, independent thinking and problem-solving. Our graduates have set up their own theatre companies and established themselves as professional directors and performers. You can also go on to further study, or pursue a career in: media, film and journalism publishing, libraries and education.