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BA (Hons) Theatre and Creative Writing

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Course Overview

With this BA in Theatre and Creative Writing, you will investigate theatre as a live event, as dramatic text, and in its historical contexts. Based in the heart of central London’s vibrant cultural scene, you will develop your skills as a writer and learn from the expertise of our award-winning staff.

You will explore theatre histories and theories in depth, the ways in which it is possible to tell stories and experiment with the relationship between creative and critical writing.

You will get to grips with the craft of writing:

poetry

fiction

drama

for the screen.

Option modules across arts, literature, and theatre-making will enhance your developing writing practice, culminating in your final dissertation project. Throughout your degree, you will visit the world’s most exciting theatre institutions and analyze live and digital performances.

Graduates can pursue career paths in theatre, creative writing, journalism, education, media production, and the creative arts. Possible professions include:

author

journalist

arts administrator

charity officer

theatre director

higher education lecturer.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

16020, (INT)

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