Theatre Arts, BA (Hons)

Derby Theatre serves as your professional home, providing unparalleled industry experience and networking opportunities. This unique university-level course, the only one housed in a producing theatre, immerses you in a dynamic environment to develop skills in acting, devising, and directing, preparing you for a career as a theatre artist. Funded by Arts Council England as part of the innovative Learning Theatre initiative, the program allows you to engage with professional productions, gaining hands-on experience and influential contacts.Ideal for those passionate about contemporary theatre, the course offers immersion in major projects, new works, and 21st-century practices, with opportunities to perform regionally, nationally, and internationally. Supported by practising artist lecturers, learning occurs through studio exercises, workshops, performances, and masterclasses. Graduates have succeeded in theatre, film, and television careers, with public performances and student-led initiatives providing a strong foundation for roles in acting, directing, or arts management.