University of the Highlands and Islands
BA (Hons) Theatre Industry PracticePerth, United Kingdom
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 15,870 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
What is special about this course?
Are you a born performer who loves treading the boards? Maybe you prefer making things happen behind the scenes, as part of the production team that pulls everything together? Broaden your knowledge of the current theatre industry and develop the skills you need to work in a variety of theatre and performing arts areas, on this comprehensive skills-led BA (Hons) Theatre Industry Practice*.
Created by industry professionals in response to local student demand, join this tailor-made course and build your experience with hands-on training, culminating in live theatre productions and performance opportunities such as traditional theatre production, community theatre, educational workshops, technical installation, and design.
Immerse yourself in a range of theatre-based disciplines, including performing, directing, producing, arts tutoring, stage management, and technical areas such as lighting and set design. Learn from expert practitioners, gain hands-on experience via a placement module of your choice, and engage with extra-curricular workshops and master classes delivered by industry professionals.
Let us support you as you grow in knowledge and confidence, before taking your experience out into the world to enjoy a sustainable and rewarding career in the vibrant and creative world of theatre.
Special features
- Guest lecturers/workshops from industry professionals
- Work placement with related organisations and freelance professionals
- Various performance and production opportunities
- Opportunities to work in a variety of industry venues
- Collaborative work
- Creation of a production company
- Theoretical, practical, and entrepreneurial approaches to the theatre industry
Curriculum
Year 1 - HNC
The first year of this course has two options for pathways:
Year 2 - HND
The second year of this course has two options for pathways:
Year 3 - BA
You will study the following core modules:
- Drama and production: experiential learning (S2)
- Research and performance (S1)
- Theatre industry: applied practice (SC)
- Theatre industry: fundamentals and practices (S1)
- Theatre industry: self promotion and planning (S2)
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
You will study the following core modules:
- Creative industries research project (SC)
- Theatre industry: enterprise (S1)
- Theatre industry: production company (SC)
Program delivery
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- This course is mainly delivered in-person, via intensive face to face workshops on campus at UHI Perth
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 4 years @ 30 hours per week (approximately)
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research. This may vary during rehearsal and production weeks.
Where can I study my course?
- Perth
Start date
- August/September
Admissions
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Career Opportunities
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Theatre management - director, producer, arts manager
- Technical theatre - set designer, lighting designer, stage manager, sound designer
- Performance - actor, performer
- Community theatre
Can I progress into further study?
You may be able to progress from BA (Hons) Theatre Industry Practice to the following courses:
- PGDE Teaching (Secondary)
- MEd Creative Education