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Bachelor of Contemporary Theatre and Performance Applied Acting and Devising

London, United Kingdom
4, 1 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

1-year full-time on-campus honours degree in Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) at the University of West London (London).

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising)
Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
Analyse questions and evidence in the field
Communicate findings clearly
Connect theory with projects or applied work where offered

Career outcomes

Theatre industry
Performing
Directing
Writing
Producing
Theatre organisations
Arts administration
Education and outreach officer
Literary department
Fundraising

Curriculum

1-year full-time honours degree. Year 1: Autonomous Project
Enterprise and Professional Development (incl. LLCM)
Company Project. Year 2: Acting as Storytelling
Voice and Movement for Performance
Theatre Histories. Year 3: Performing Heightened Text
Socialising Performance
Working with Communities. Year 4: Autonomous Project
Enterprise and Professional Development (incl. LLCM)
Company Project. Final-year project.

Entry requirements

Academic

112 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels
BTEC Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diploma
T Levels) plus GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or Level 2 equivalent; international equivalents accepted; mature applicants (21+) assessed individually.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T-Levels) or recognised international equivalents, GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or equivalent, Mature applicants (21+) considered

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each)
TOEFL iBT Duolingo 105 (min 100 each subscore)
Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each)
PTE Academic Cambridge 169 (162 each)
Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each)

Other requirements

Portfolio required
Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
Passport copy
Recommendations or references if required
Personal statement if required
Financial evidence for international study if required

How to apply

Choose a course and check its entry requirements and fees. Apply through the 'International' tab on the course page or through UCAS with institution code W05. Direct applications have no application fee. Upload passport and personal statement and reference and English certificate and transcripts. Follow the applicant portal. Accept the offer. Meet academic conditions. Pay the financial condition (2000 GBP tuition deposit is non-refundable). Request a CAS and apply to UKVI for the Student visa with financial evidence. Apply over 3 months before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,250 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	West London campus (Ealing)
Faculty or school	London College of Music
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Standard
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	University of West London publishes an International Ambassador Scholarship opportunity for international fee-paying degree students. Its university undergraduate prospectus describes awards of up to 5000 GBP. The latest award value and eligibility for the intended intake must be confirmed directly.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4, 1 years.