Courses
Whatever your dream role – actor, director, producer – you’ll develop your talents here at Edge Hill, exploring anything from capoeira to directing. You’ll learn creative thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills that are valuable in any sector. And with intellectually challenging topics, specialist modules and work experience options, you’ll be ready to grasp the opportunities that await you.
- Work alongside students and staff on our professional-level productions.
- Not everyone wants to be a performer. You can be assessed in any relevant area that you’re interested in, whether that’s directing, playwriting or choreography.
- With optional modules, as well as placements and work projects, you’ll soon find your niche, whether that’s contemporary dance, performance theory or applied theatre.
Courses
| Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Dance | BA (Hons) | W500 |
| Dance and Drama | BA (Hons) | WW54 |
| Drama | BA (Hons) | W402 |
| Musical Theatre | BA (Hons) | T279 |
Student Views
Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre in the News
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- Performance professor’s play to launch London Jewish Book Week
EHU Insight on The Conversation
Facilities
Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre students at Edge Hill University enjoy industry-standard teaching and learning facilities in the £7million Arts Centre which is also home to the Rose and Studio Theatres.
The Department of Creative Arts’ outstanding resources ensure you gain practical experience to a professional standard. Contemporary performance environments include dance studios, black box drama studios, rehearsal rooms, a theatre construction workshop, costume construction workshop, scene dock, theatre design studios, digital sound studio, digital design suite, music technology room, music practice studios, a recital room and an outdoor amphitheatre. The Studio Theatre also functions as a fully equipped aerial performance space.
The Arts Centre hosts a diverse range of high-quality productions and performers, including comedy, dance, drama and music, designed to supplement Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre programmes and entertain both students and the local community.
Arts Centre 360 Virtual Tour
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Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way we usually recommend to gain an insight into the student experience is by attending an open day.
Our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including dance, drama and musical theatre, through a series of online activities.
You can view exclusive video content, including pre-recorded presentations about the University and our courses, take a virtual tour of the campus, and find out more about student life, accommodation and student support.
