BA Theatre & Performance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Performance and design for theatre and screen. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme runs for three years, or four with an optional industry placement year. Final-year modules include professional production work performed for industry specialists and the public, as well as solo and ensemble creation for external venues.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 35%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 9%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 43%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Foundation course: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Performance Skills
- Culture & Contexts: Stage and Screen
- Play Texts
- Making Skills 1
- Stagecraft: Physical and Digital Scenography
- Ensemble Performance
- Extended Making Skills: Physical, Vocal, Digital
- Immersive and Participatory Theatre
- Theatre Futures
- Page to Stage: Writing, Directing and Dramaturgy
- Show in a Bag
- Modes of Making: Socially Engaged Practice
- Creating Companies
- Professional Development
- The Thinking Practitioner: Student Led Research
- Masterclasses: Physical, Vocal & Digital
- Professional Production
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theatre & Performance at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £14,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Theatre & Performance at Falmouth University 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 Theatre & Performance at Falmouth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Theatre & Performance at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BA Theatre & Performance at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Theatre & Performance at Falmouth University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.