BA Entrepreneurship and Theatre
About this course
BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Theatre is an undergraduate degree combining theatre practice and enterprise studies, focusing on creative performance, business management and commercial strategy. Core topics include Research Methods, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students can complete an optional placement year or a year abroad, and the course includes an optional foundation year. The first year covers industry practice, creative devising, technical theatre, marketing, enterprising mindsets, and business finance through compulsory modules such as Spotlight on Industry Practice, Devising 1: The Creative Process, Technical Theatre and Design, Marketing Fundamentals, Developing an Enterprising Mindset, and Finance and Business Performance. The second year progresses into collaborative performance making, applied drama, social enterprises, and innovation, with optional modules covering sustainability and human resource management. The final year focuses on an independent practical project, freelancing skills, and global enterprise strategy, alongside optional modules in global business and leadership management.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
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: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 54%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Spotlight on Industry Practice
- Devising 1: The Creative Process
- Technical Theatre and Design
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Developing an Enterprising Mindset
- Finance and Business Performance
- Devising 2: Performance Making – Creation and Collaboration
- Spotlight on: Research and Professional Practice
- Introduction to Applied Drama
- Social and Sustainable Enterprise
- Innovation and Implementation
- Sustainability and Responsible Management
- Managing Performance through People
- Devising 3: Independent Project
- Freelancing Skills and Working for Yourself
- Developing a Global Enterprise
- Global Business and Strategy
- Developing Leadership and Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Entrepreneurship and Theatre at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £27,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Personal development.
What do graduates of BA Entrepreneurship and Theatre at University of Derby do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Entrepreneurship and Theatre at University of Derby?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Entrepreneurship and Theatre at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA Entrepreneurship and Theatre at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Entrepreneurship and Theatre at University of Derby?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.