BA (Hons) Drama and Contemporary Performance
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Typical offer
Course length
Course information
Features and benefits
Modern Facilities
Based in a modern and spacious new building with a range of fully equipped performance studios, teaching and social spaces and a 180-seat theatre.
Expert Faculty
Taught by expert lecturer/practitioners with many years of experience developing artists, performers, producers, scholars and teachers.
Technical Support
Excellent production support and resources provided by a large technical team.
Creative Community
Be part of the creative and social communities of the Manchester School of Theatre.
Vibrant theatres
Access to exciting new professional theatre at HOME, The Lowry, Contact Theatre, Royal Exchange Theatre, Factory International and other city venues.
Professional Networks
Strong industry connections to build professional networks and understanding in preparation for professional life as a graduate.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Performing
Critical Perspectives in Classical and Modern Theatre
Directed Project
An Introduction to Directing and Devising
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) Drama and Contemporary Performance is part of the Manchester School of Theatre at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
Further information
International students
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Alternative entry routes
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this programme, you may still be eligible to join Manchester Metropolitan University International College through a foundation or an international year one pathway. These programmes are designed to help you build the academic skills and subject knowledge needed to progress to your chosen degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- W410
Institution code:
- M40
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
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