What will I learn?
Taught by the School of Performance and Cultural Industries, in collaboration with Leeds University Business School, this course will develop your knowledge and understanding of theatre, performance, cultural industries and entrepreneurship.You’ll develop your own creative practice working collaboratively in our specialist studios, in our on-campus professional theatre, stage@leeds, and through using digital technologies. You’ll also work with external partners and community groups and be introduced to a range of devising, creative, organisational and management techniques.The course will explore the historical and cultural contexts of theatre, innovations in practice, performance design, arts management, cultural theory, performance technologies, composition and devising, and the wider impact of the creative and cultural industries.This programme blends a focus on 20th and 21st century theatre and performance practices with modules on business development, finance and social enterprise, delivered by collaborative partners in the Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies.In the final year you’ll apply your theoretical knowledge as a practitioner through an externally-facing project. By working in a small group or individually, you’ll manage and market student-led creative events in a community context or take on the role of consultant to a third sector enterprise.
Which department am I in?
School of Performance and Cultural Industries
Entry requirements
For international students
A-level: ABB We would normally expect at least one essay/discursive subject within the range of A-level subjects taken.If youre taking an EPQ qualification, we may make an alternative offer one A-level grade below that of our standard offer with a grade A in the EPQ.GCSE: usually 5 at 4-9, including English at grade 4 or above.Other course specific tests: We interview all eligible applicants for this programme.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma The 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 BTEC 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. Cambridge Pre-U M1, M1, M2 or D3, M2, M3.Pre-U qualifications will also be accepted in combination with other qualifications such as A-levels. International Baccalaureate 34 points overall including 6 at Higher Level in a relevant subject area, and 16 points overall from Higher Level subjects. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in HighersB in an Advanced Higher and AAABB in HighersAABBBB in Highers Welsh Baccalaureate We can consider the Individual Project Element of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, and offer BBB + Distinction in the Independent Project (instead of ABB). Other Qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Distinction.European Baccalaureate: 75%.We consider alternative profiles and experience as long as you can demonstrate that youre suitable for the programme. We welcome applications from mature students and can be flexible in these cases.
