Applied Theatre (Community and Education) BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Applied Theatre (Community and Education) BA (Hons)

Our BA (Hons) Applied Theatre aims to inspire the next generation of passionate and skilled theatre-makers. Our focus is on developing the skills and understanding needed to create compelling new performances and theatre projects with purpose. We are concerned not only with how we make theatre, but also why.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

School of Acting, Bournville

Course Address
Ruskin Hall
Linden Road
Bournville
Birmingham

Application Details

Course Code

W490

Institution Code

B25

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

96

Please note: If you qualify for our BCU Accelerate scheme, you could receive an offer that is two grades below our normal entry requirements.

Scottish Higher

96 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD).

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Arts and Drama subjects preferred but other subjects also considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

96 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

96 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Scottish Advanced Higher

96 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

96 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

A level

C,C,C

A Level: 96 UCAS tariff points / CCC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered An A Level or equivalent in Drama, Dance or other Performing Arts subjects is desirable but not essential. However applicants should be able to demonstrate as engagement with Performing Arts, such as experiences within Youth Theatre or other community theatre groups.

T Level

Pass (C and above)

Pass overall (C or above on the core). All subjects accepted.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £19,020

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