BA (Hons) in Theatre and Creative Writing with Placement

The Theatre and Creative Writing BA is ideal if you want to learn more about the richness of theatre past and present, while incorporating your passion for creative writing. On the theatre side of your degree, you’ll develop creative skills in a range of practices such as acting, applied practice, devisingtheatre making, digital theatre, musical theatre, physical theatre and writing for performance. On the creative writing side of the course, you’ll get to explore a number of writing styles including journalism, screenwriting, comedy writing, short stories and the contemporary novel. You’ll also grow your knowledge through an understanding of the concepts and models used in the practice and study of theatre, together with the themes and techniques used by historic and contemporary authors. By studying at Brunel you’ll become part of a rich community of creative students, artists and academics and have a variety of opportunities to collaborate through, for example, acting, theatre making, writing and production.

Careers and your future
Professional skills such as collaboration, critical reflection verbally and in writing, and engagement with different forms of creative practice are embedded into the modules through all three levels. Production, budgeting, design for specific audiences, working in the community and strong CV writing are all covered in the final year of the course. Brunel Theatre BA lecturers have long-established links with many theatre venues and other businesses across the creative industries, and they’re always ready to help you find the right place to grow your specific interests. There are options for a short or year-long work placement to develop your professional profile while on the course.

GCE A-level AAB-BBC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM in any subject. BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subject, with an A-level at grade C. BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma M in any subject, with A-levels grade BB. International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points. Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. T levels : Merit overall A minimum of five GCSEs are required, including GCSE Mathematics grade C or grade 4 and GCSE English Language grade C or grade 4 or GCSE English Literature grade B or grade 5. IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas) TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)