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BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen

University of the Arts London

About this course

BA (Hons) in Performance and design for theatre and screen, covering technical arts for performance. Core topics include Research Methods, Entrepreneurship. Students complete a final year project consisting of three self-directed components, and can optionally undertake an industry placement between the second and third years for a minimum of 100 days.

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Institution
University of the Arts London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Performance and design for theatre and screen
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W444
Typical offer
IB 24, UCAS 112
Median salary
£25,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are: 112 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points from 2 or more A Levels. Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma. Merit at UAL Extended Diploma. Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Access Diploma or 112 tariff new UCAS points from the Access to HE Diploma. 112 UCAS tariff points from an equivalent full Level 3 qualification. Or equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum. And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).

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What students say

Based on about 224 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 78%
  • Assessment and feedback: 84%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 67%
  • Learning resources: 87%
  • Student voice: 75%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 360 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 87%
  • Left higher education: 13%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 6%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 54%
  • South East: 17%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 420 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 83%
  • Baccalaureate: 2%
  • Other HE qualification: 13%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Introduction to Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen
  • Designing and making
  • Who are you? Establishing practice
  • Exploring ideas
  • Collaborative and collective practices
  • Practice as laboratory
  • Where in the world? 1
  • Where in the world? 2
  • Professional futures
  • Finding your voice – research portfolio
  • Show your work – independent practice
  • Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS)
  • Diploma in Creative Computing
  • Diploma in Storytelling

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen at University of the Arts London earn?

The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £35,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Drama.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen at University of the Arts London?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen at University of the Arts London?

The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.

Does BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen at University of the Arts London?

87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.