The Comedy programme at Bath Spa enables you to develop and write sketch shows, monologues, comic plays and stand-up, then perform live across the club and festival circuit. You'll create videos and podcasts, enter writing competitions and collaborate on devising, writing and filming an original sitcom pilot using our state-of-the-art facilities. Rigorous practice and contextual theory will enable you to enhance your academic writing and research skills while exploring a range of contemporary comedy genres. You'll gain valuable experience of current industry practices and record high-quality material for a showreel. You'll develop a host of skills applicable to a broad range of careers and routes into further study, including physical and vocal performance (underpinned by contemporary acting methodologies), writing for performance, and self-promotion using digital media to create valuable networks. - Devise, write and perform your original material across the spectrum of comedy genres. - Perform live and film your pilot in our contemporary multi-camera television studio. - Become a versatile comedic performer who can also make the transition to dramatic acting.

Your first year will consist of learning the fundamentals concepts, structures, principles and vocabulary that demystify comedic practice. Gain a practical understanding of acting methodologies including skills training in voice, movement and improvisation, whilst you develop the discipline of writing for performance. Year 2 will see you continue to create and perform original comedic material on a regular basis, in a range of performance venues. You’ll further extend your contextual knowledge and apply your skills and understanding through practical exploration of specific comedy genres. Finally, Year 3 will prepare you for your future career within the industry. Experienced professionals provide networking opportunities and advice on the routes you could follow as you move towards employment. Skills classes provide you with digital and personal presentation skills, headshot, CV, audition technique, casting breakdowns, self-taping and self promotion skills in digital and social media. For more information please refer to our website.

You’ll be assessed through: Solo and ensemble performances Solo and collaborative comedic writing Weekly performances Self-reflection Critical and contextual analysis. In your final year of study, you'll identify your comedic persona and seek to emphasise and exploit the unique qualitites that differentiate you from your competitors as you progress into industry. You'll write an extended research essay, using this opportunity to articulate your future comedic direction and to critically analyse your emerging comedic practice.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: TT15

Institution code: B20

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 84%

EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bath
BA2 9BN