Overview

The course of Theatre and Performance with Enterprise BA at University of Leeds, will explore the historical and cultural contexts of theatre, innovations in practice, performance design, arts management, cultural theory, performance technologies, composition and devising, and the wider impact of the creative and cultural industries.

This programme blends a focus on 20th and 21st century theatre and performance practices with modules on business development, finance and social enterprise, delivered by collaborative partners in the Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies.

In the final year you’ll apply your theoretical knowledge as a practitioner through an externally-facing project. By working in a small group or individually, you’ll manage and market student-led creative events in a community context or take on the role of consultant to a third sector enterprise.

Career opportunities

A degree in Theatre and Performance with Enterprise equips you with valuable subject knowledge, cultural awareness and an understanding of the performance and cultural industries. It also gives you transferable skills that are particularly attractive to employers. These include leadership, working collaboratively as part of a creative team, presentational and organisational skills, people and resources management, critical analysis, negotiation and conflict resolution, and digital creativity.As well as your understanding of performance and the theories behind it, you’ll develop strong research and analytical skills. You’ll be a confident communicator, who can present and defend your point of view clearly, either verbally or in writing. You’ll be able to collaborate with others or work independently and you’ll understand how your experiences on the course and in co-curricular activities can translate to future employment opportunities.The cultural and creative industries offer a wide range of opportunities for our graduates who have gone onto pursue a wide variety of careers in many different sectors. These include: writing, performing, directing, production, teaching, events management, digital technologies, arts administration, marketing, media, cultural policy, PR, community arts work and outreach, education and drama therapy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studio Practices

Exploring Performance: Cultures and Contexts

Performance Perspectives

Studying Theatre & Performance

Starting Your Own Business

Performance Project 1: From Text to Performance
Exploring the Performing Arts
Stage Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama View 364 other Bachelors in Drama in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: AAB

We would normally expect at least one essay/discursive subject within the range of A level subjects taken.

GCSE: usually 5 at A-C, including English at Grade C/4 or above

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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