This course offers a dynamic combination of practical and theoretical study. With a focus on collaborative, contemporary performance, you’ll investigate different types of professional practice and actively engage with the cultural industries locally, regionally and internationally. The course provides you with a challenging and rewarding opportunity to combine ambitious practical projects with rigorous critical thinking.
You’ll develop your own creative practice within small groups at our specialist studios, based in our on-campus professional theatre, stage@leeds. Using d...
This course offers a dynamic combination of practical and theoretical study. With a focus on collaborative, contemporary performance, you’ll investigate different types of professional practice and actively engage with the cultural industries locally, regionally and internationally. The course provides you with a challenging and rewarding opportunity to combine ambitious practical projects with rigorous critical thinking.<br/><br/>You’ll develop your own creative practice within small groups at our specialist studios, based in our on-campus professional theatre, stage@leeds. Using digital technologies, you’ll having the opportunity to work with external partners and community groups which may include: Leeds Playhouse, Opera North and local theatre companies, schools, galleries, museums and institutions within the criminal justice system.<br/><br/>You’ll be introduced to a range of devising techniques and to digital performance as a key manifestation of contemporary performance practice. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, workshops, practical experimentation and working with both specialist and readily available digital technologies.<br/><br/>With compulsory and specialist optional modules spanning theatre, performance, applied theatre, design, digital performance, directing, musical theatre, event management, acting and collaborative practice, you’ll be able to follow a broad range of interests suited to your own academic and professional development. These will help you develop the behaviours, knowledge, literacies and skills to make an impactful contribution as a future University of Leeds graduate.<br/><br/>The course will allow you to reflect on the impact that performance has on societies and the place that performance occupies globally. Youll become an advocate of the creative arts and apply socially engaged performance practices in diverse ways.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W440
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Access to HE DiplomaThe Diploma must be in a relevant subject with 60 credits overall, with at least 45 credits at level 3 to include 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM At BTEC Level 3 or equivalent, DDM with relevant subject and content balance. BTEC qualifications in combination with others will also be considered. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. A levelA,B,B we would normally expect at least one essay/discursive subject within the range of A level subjects taken T LevelMight be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance. |
Find more courses from University of Leeds with our undergraduate course search.