BA Theatre and Performance with Enterprise
About this course
BA Theatre and Performance with Enterprise is an undergraduate degree that combines the study of theatre, performance, cultural industries, and entrepreneurship. Students can optionally undertake an industrial placement year or a period of study abroad. Delivered jointly by the School of Performance and Cultural Industries and the Leeds University Business School, the programme includes an externally-facing final-year project where students manage and market creative events or act as consultants for third sector enterprises.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB EPQ: BBB plus grade A in the EPQ 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. IB: 34 points overall including 6 at Higher Level in a relevant subject area, and 16 points overall from Higher Level subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 30%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance with Enterprise at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £35,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Personal development.
What do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance with Enterprise at University of Leeds 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 and Performance with Enterprise at University of Leeds?
94% 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 with Enterprise at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Does BA Theatre and Performance with Enterprise at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Theatre and Performance with Enterprise at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.