BA Psychology and Theatre
About this course
BA (Hons) Psychology and Performance and Design for Theatre and Screen, combining the study of human behaviour with practical theatre and design. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. The course includes a placement year for professional work experience, and students undertake an independent creative project in their final year. Teaching takes place within Derby Theatre alongside practising professional artists.
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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: Distinction: 15 credits, Merit: 24 credits, Pass: 6 credits English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 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
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 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
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- 4th520
- Technical Theatre and Design
- Devising 1: The Creative Process
- Introduction to Social and Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Introduction to Biological and Developmental Psychology
- Animal Behaviour
- Psychopathology
- 5ps539
- Social and Cognitive Psychology
- Cyberpsychology
- Psychology, Nature and Wellbeing
- Individual Differences and Quantitative Methods
- Themes in Forensic Psychology
- Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society
- The Psychology of Health
- Devising 2: Performance Making – Creation and Collaboration
- Spotlight on: Research and Professional Practice
- Introduction to Applied Drama
- Devising 3: Independent Project
- Addictive Behaviours
- Positive Psychology
- Applied Psychology of Human Performance
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
- Behaviour Change
- Clinical Applications of Psychology
- Employability and Work Placement
- Forensic Applications of Psychology
- Human Behaviour and Evolution
- Neuropsychology
- Psychology Literature Review Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology 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 £4,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychology 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 Psychology 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 Psychology and Theatre at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BA Psychology and Theatre at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BA Psychology and Theatre at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Psychology and Theatre at University of Derby?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.