Course Summary

Theatre and Performance at The Arden School of Theatre offers a comprehensive programme that explores multiple sectors of contemporary performance, which are set within the context of a range of appropriate theoretical underpinnings. The aim of the programme is to train and support professional theatre-makers. The course is fast-paced and heavily practical, encouraging students to explore their individual artistic interests in order to develop as practitioners. The course is ideal for those with a passion for performance and a desire for a career in the performance industry. The Arden School of Theatre utilises its working links with the professional community of Manchester and the North West in order to present work created from the artistic intentions of the students. The programme explores a number of modules which engage students in performance technique and skills, alongside interdisciplinary practice. The modules are designed to explore the devising and performance of theatre alongside critical and theoretical discussion and underpinning. Each year of the programme has a unique focus in providing students with the techniques, knowledge, and methods in order to become professional theatre-makers. The first year is the ‘skill’ year where a foundation of skills, techniques, knowledge and methods will be introduced. The second year is the ‘practice’ year where the skills, techniques, knowledge, and methods will be utilised in the making of theatre and performance. The third year is the ‘professional’ year where students are provided with opportunities to develop their artistic intentions and present themselves to the industry as professional theatre-makers.

Course Details - Modules

Examples of current modules- Professional Performance Skills Performance Specialism Negotiated Research Project Micro Festival International Performance Directed Performance

Course Details – Assessment Method

The majority of your work will be assessed via practical means, through performances, presentations, and skill shows. Theoretical and critical engagement will be assessed in a variety of ways that include essays, professional discussions, application forms, and production portfolios.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: T2P6

Institution code: M10

Campus Name: City Campus Manchester

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

in a related subject area (foe level 4 entry)

A Foundation Degree or HND in a relevant subject area (for level 5 and 6 entry) We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4. Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
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Manchester
M11 2WH

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