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Bachelors Degrees in Theatre Worldwide

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Theatre Arts BA (Hons)

University of Derby United Kingdom

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Acting: Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama United Kingdom

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Acting (Musical Theatre) BA (Hons)

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) United Kingdom

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Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts BA (Hons)

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Acting - Berlin BA

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences Germany

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Theatre Arts BA

University of Ghana Ghana

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Theatre Studies and English BA

Birkbeck, University of London United Kingdom

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Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University United Kingdom

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Theatre Design BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Theatre and Creative Writing BA

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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Theatre Arts Diploma

Melbourne Polytechnic Australia

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Theatre BA

Lancaster University United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Fine Arts/BA in Theatre Bachelor Degree

York University Canada

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Media and Theatre Studies BA (Hons)

Aberystwyth University United Kingdom

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Drama and Theatre Studies BA (Hons)

University College Cork (UCC) Ireland

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Study a Theatre degree abroad in 2025

Theatre as a degree focuses on the study and practice of the performing arts, encompassing various aspects of theatre production, acting, directing, stage management, and theatre history. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the theatrical arts and fosters creative expression and storytelling through live performances.

Studying Theatre nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. It provides a platform for self-expression and encourages students to engage with diverse narratives and perspectives. Graduates often find fulfilment in bringing stories to life, inspiring audiences, and contributing to the vibrant world of performing arts. A degree in Theatre opens doors to various opportunities in both the artistic and management aspects of the entertainment industry, allowing individuals to pursue their passion for theatre and contribute to the cultural richness of society.

Graduates of a degree in Theatre will have a diverse range of career options available to them within the entertainment industry and beyond. These include professional actors, directors, playwrights, stage managers, arts administrators, drama teachers, and theatre critics.

Your degree program will be delivered through a combination of practical workshops, lectures, and seminars, offering hands-on experience in all aspects of theatre production. Depending on your course, you may have the opportunity to participate in numerous stage productions, gaining valuable practical skills and building your portfolio. Modules you study could include:

  • Acting Techniques
  • Theater History and Dramatic Literature
  • Stagecraft and Set Design
  • Directing for the Stage
  • Playwriting and Dramaturgy

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