Courses
Whatever your dream role – from actor, dancer and singer to choreographer, director and teacher – you’ll develop your talents here at Edge Hill. 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 in industry-standard performance spaces.
- Not everyone wants to be a performer. You can explore a range of applied and teaching opportunities, as well as direction, choreography and writing.
- With optional modules, as well as opportunities to collaborate with people in the industry, and get valuable work experience, you’ll soon find your niche, whether that’s in contemporary dance, American musicals or applied theatre.
Courses
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
---|---|---|
Dance | BA (Hons) | W500 |
Drama | BA (Hons) | W402 |
Musical Theatre | BA (Hons) | T279 |
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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.
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Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.
You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.
Alternatively, 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.
Book your place at an open day
View our virtual open day pages