Theatre with Placement Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Are you passionate about theatre and eager to perform and transform your creative ideas into compelling stage productions? Brunel’s Theatre course will equip you with specialised skills in acting, theatre making and musical theatre while providing a robust academic foundation. This unique blend nurtures your development as a versatile artist and critical thinker.

Balancing studio practice with theory, you'll benefit from instruction by internationally renowned industry professionals and academics within specialist facilities. Teaching faculty have worked with prestigious performing arts venues such as Barbican Theatre, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Tate Modern, and Queen Elizabeth Hall in London and Lincoln Centre in NYC. These industry links support you throughout your journey at Brunel and beyond, for example through industry placements, guest speakers, and access to industry networks.

The course features both compulsory and optional modules that allow you to explore a range of approaches to theatre as a creative, critical, and vital force in the world.

Our proximity to central London enhances your experience as we regularly organize trips to renowned venues such as the Barbican, National Theatre, Royal Court, and Sadler’s Wells. Additionally, you'll engage in workshops with ground-breaking theatre companies, enriching your course experience.

Our membership with the University of London provides you with access to additional spaces, libraries, and collaborative opportunities.

Studio Brunel nights regularly showcase new theatre, music, film, and creative writing work by Brunel students.