BA Theatre and Performance
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance is an undergraduate performing arts degree focusing on stagecraft, performance techniques, and production practices. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes partnerships with the local performing arts industry. During the first year, students study Student Success Modules, Arts & Belonging, Stagecraft, The Dedicated Performer, and Company: Directed Practice to build fundamental performance and production abilities. The second year introduces Employability modules, Interdisciplinary modules, The Versatile Performer, and Digital Bodies, Virtual Spaces, exploring the intersection of live performance and technology. The final year comprises The Autonomous Performer, Community Arts Engagement, Company: Professional Practice, and a Final Specialist Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 40%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 23%
- South East: 49%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Student Success Modules
- Arts & Belonging
- Stagecraft
- The Dedicated Performer
- Company: Directed Practice
- Employability modules
- Interdisciplinary modules
- The Versatile Performer
- Digital Bodies, Virtual Spaces
- The Autonomous Performer
- Community Arts Engagement
- Company: Professional Practice
- Final Specialist Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,500.
What do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Theatre and Performance at Canterbury Christ Church University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Theatre and Performance at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Theatre and Performance at Canterbury Christ Church University?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.