Screenwriting and Theatre, Acting & Performance Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Overview

Studying Theatre, Acting & Performance and Screenwriting in combination allows you to explore the intersection between writers and performers as they interact to create drama and narrative. You’ll be involved in the entire creative journey, from ideation to writing to the final performance. As you explore story-telling in all its depth and breadth, you will develop an understanding of your own creative voice and the voices of others.

The joint honours course takes a practice-based approach, meaning you’ll learn the theoretical concepts by utilising them yourself. Students graduate with practical experience and a portfolio of work demonstrating abilities valued across a range of industries.

Key features


• Screenwriting modules on craft and voice, creativity and collaboration and professionalism and employment



• Focus on developing craft capability, industry awareness, production experience and employer engagement



• Theatre, Acting & Performance element predominantly taught in two state-of-the-art drama studios, fully equipped with lighting, sound, video and projection facilities



• Earn-as-You-Learn opportunities



• One Theatre, Acting & Performance course strand addresses the needs of students interested in teaching, theatre in education, youth theatre and community theatre



Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.


- University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.


- First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.


- First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.


Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays