BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance with Sandwich Year in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University

Our BA Theatre and Performance program equips you to become a versatile, self-sufficient, and creative theatre professional. You'll study under acclaimed, globally recognized faculty in a learning environment shaped by students, Receive guidance to enhance your performance skills and understanding through hands-on evaluations, Collaborate with industry experts and acquire practical experience that readies you for your career, and Establish your own theatre troupe with opportunities to perform at venues across the country. The course has strong roots in the North East theatre scene. Our students and alumni collaborate with renowned institutions including LiveTheatre, Northern Stage, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, alongside educational institutions, care facilities, and government organizations. Notably, one of our alumni established Newcastle's acclaimed Alphabetti Theatre, which promotes fresh talent and original productions.

The BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance broadens career prospects by cultivating your professional abilities and expertise through practical work. Beyond preparing you for traditional performance roles, it opens doors to diverse career paths. You might pursue stage acting, launch your own performance collective, or engage in community-focused artistic work. Alternatively, you could build a career in production, arts management, event coordination, or marketing and PR. Some graduates transition into education, advanced studies, or specialized training. Northumbria alumni have secured positions with various employers, from municipal governments to prominent arts organizations like Northern Stage, Live Theatre, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, and theatres across the UK. Remarkably, one graduate established Newcastle's thriving Alphabetti Theatre, supporting new artists and innovative productions. From day one, you'll interact with our industry network through skill-building workshops, professional placements, and other real-world experiences. By partnering with local, national, and global organizations, you'll gain sought-after competencies such as relationship-building, persuasive communication, critical assessment, collaborative creation, and thoughtful reflection.