Drama, Theatre and Performance

Studying drama, theatre and performance at lancaster gives you the opportunity to learn about innovative twentieth and twenty-first century theatre and performance through an exciting and varied mix of practical and academic approaches. you will gain critical and creative skills that open up possibilities for working in theatre, while making you highly attractive to a wide range of other employers. you will be taught by theatre practitioners and scholars and will benefit from performance facilities and the access to professional practice provided by our close relationship with lancaster arts and with other leading organisations in the creative and cultural industries.

Placements team will provide advice and guidance on: the skills required to create effective cvs, cover letters and applications; tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres; how to create a relevant digital profile; and how to research employers and career sectors of interest. in addition, there is great emphasis placed upon developing self-awareness and on how to present yourself in a professional manner to employers. this optional provision will be delivered via a blend of traditional and digital methods including face-to-face workshops, online webinars, e-courses and 1:1 appointments. the university will use all reasonable effort to support you to find a suitable placement for your studies. placement roles offer valuable experience of working at a graduate level and gaining a range of professional skills.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

The performance, creative, communication, entrepreneurial skills and professional practice you will have access to as part of your degree will enable you to consider a wide range of jobs in the creative and cultural industries and in many other employment sectors. our previous graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of roles within theatre and performance - as performers, directors, dramaturgs, writers, producers, technicians or administrators - while others are employed in television, film and digital media, journalism and publishing, or in teaching, social work, community arts and drama and dance therapy. a drama, theatre and performance degree at lancaster supports graduates in developing confidence and capability to produce work for themselves and a significant number go on the set up their own theatre companies, or small, thriving businesses. previous graduates also successfully progress onto pgce, ma, mphil and phd courses, either at lancaster or at other high quality national institutions.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: