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- Technical Theatre and Performance Design BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
This interdisciplinary course develops technical and creative skills across a wide range of theatre and performance production styles - exploring the collaborative relationship between performers, designers and technicians, mirroring industry practice.
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE  - The course is delivered alongside Derby Theatre – the UK’s only professional producing and learning theatre. - Work alongside professional designers, directors, technicians, and performers in a professional Producing Theatre - Work to speculative and live briefs, think critically about theatre and performance and develop your personal identity as a practitioner - Programme aligns with current technological advances that have shifted the creative and technical approaches to the Theatre and performance Industry - Explore the potential of theatre and performance in both text-based productions and expanding practices
HOW YOU’LL LEARN:Teaching is through a combination of practice-led, studio-based exercises, workshops, performances and lecture or seminar activity. You will learn from expert lecturers who are also practising artists, as well as from theatre professionals based at Derby Theatre and visiting companies and lecturers. There will also be the opportunity to take part in masterclass residencies and engage in a variety of field trips. You will have the opportunity to learn by working within your own student-led theatre company with full professional technical support and mentoring. The work will be underpinned by the professional production programme of Derby Theatre.
HOW YOU ARE ASSESSEDAssessment is through a range of methods including written coursework, presentations, creative portfolios, assessed rehearsals, practical workshops and public performance.
CAREERSDue to the transferable nature of the skills you’ll learn, such as verbal and written communication, critical analysis, independent thought and problem solving, you'll be suitably positioned for a range of roles upon graduating. In recent years, our own graduates have entered into a variety of careers, including: - Teaching - Libraries - Museums and archives - Accountancy - Banking - Retail and commercial management - Human resources - Marketing
STUDY OPTIONS:  On the Joint Honours programme, there are different pathways of study available. You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject. Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways. 
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information

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University League Table
95th
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Campus address
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England
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Subject ranking
76th out of 95 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 198120 61%83rd
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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