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2021 Drama, Theatre and Performance 2021 Undergraduate Course Guide
Welcome to Welcome to Drama, Theatre Drama and Performance at the University at the University of Hull of Hull
Drama, Theatre and Performance
Drama, Theatre and Courses
Performance
What we offer ...
at the University of Hull Course
Typical Example UCAS
offer A levels code
BA Creative Industries (Theatre Production) * 112 BBC WW15
This is a place – and a university – with a fierce
commitment to the performing arts. BA Drama and Theatre Practice 112 BBC W400
Your points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but at least 80 points should be from two or more
That passion has always been part of our courses at Hull. You not only learn about A levels, or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications.
the theatre; you learn through making theatre. Being a drama student here means * Final validation pending
being a member of a busy theatre community that performs, creates, communicates
and engages with a variety of audiences. For more information, please visit www.hull.ac.uk/ugdrama
Our pioneering programmes let you explore the theories behind performance, as
well as giving you loads of opportunities to get to grips with practical performance
projects. And our staff will always encourage you to pursue your interests. Facilities
So at Hull you can develop your talents in whichever area appeals to you – whether Our drama students get exclusive access to the Gulbenkian Centre, a purpose-built
it’s as a performer, designer, creative technician, producer, writer or teacher. And theatre on campus, with studios and workshop areas. You’ll take ownership of this
you’ll experience a range of theatre-making opportunities on a weekly basis: working theatre space while you’re studying here – from the costume department
from classical to experimental by way of digital, educational and participatory and sound board to the lighting rig and front-of-house duties.
performance.
You could also benefit from our relationships with arts organisations including
leading theatre companies Hull Truck, Middle Child and New Diorama. And we’ll
continue to support your career even after you graduate, with events such as the
annual Gulbenkian Careers and Employability Festival.
We’re always looking to improve our courses. Which means we do review our modules from time to time,
to make sure they’re of a high standard and are relevant to you and to your potential future employers.
The information in this guide is correct at the time of going to print, but some of the modules could change
before 2021. Please contact our admissions team if you do have any questions or for further information on
admissions@hull.ac.uk.
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Course structure “Coming to Hull was the
most formative, the most
brilliant experience of my
How are degrees taught? life. For me, it was
transformational. I left Hull
Most of our undergraduate courses are made up of study units called modules.
feeling really excited
You’ll be assessed after each module, and the average of all your module
about going into the world.
assessments for the year is your overall result for that year.
I just love this city – where
Can I pick and choose modules? else would you come at
the moment and do
Yes, to an extent. Some modules are compulsory, so you have to take them.
theatre in what is still the
Within that compulsory group are some ‘core’ modules, too. They’re essential to the City of Culture? I wouldn’t
course (to make sure our degrees qualify for relevant accreditation, for example), so be where I was if it wasn’t
they’ll never change and you have to pass them. for Hull. I wouldn’t be the
writer I am – I wouldn’t be
That said, some of our modules are optional – so you can pick what you study to suit a writer full stop. My
your interests and career goals. advice would be to do it. ”
How many modules will I take? James Graham –
Usually, you’ll take six modules a year: three from the start of term to Christmas, and Playwright and Olivier
three more between January and the summer. Later in your course, some modules – Award Winner
like larger-scale projects or a dissertation – might count as two modules and run for BA Drama graduate 2003
the full year.
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Drama, Theatre
Accounting and and Performance
Finance
“I’ve been very lucky
since leaving Hull and
Careers
count my blessings. It’s
not always easy being a
performer but it’s so A drama degree can open doors to a range of careers.
worth it to do what you Our graduates have gone on to work for world-renowned
love and Hull set me up
well with lots of skills to theatres and theatre companies – or even to form their
help me on my journey. own thriving companies. Many of them also find success
My advice to people
looking to apply to Hull –
in creative industries such as journalism and education.
just go for it!” Graduate careers
Erin Billington, • Acting
BA Drama graduate • Directing
• Writing
• Costume design
• Stage management
• Production
Career advice and support
Our team give you expert career advice and training. We’ll help you explore your
options and progress into a career you’ll love. You’ll learn how to apply for jobs, prep
for interviews and impress potential employers.
We can also get you into the room with a range of employers at on-campus events.
Networking helps you plan your career path and can open doors to internships and
job offers.
We also have the annual Gulbenkian Careers and Employability Festival. It includes
talks, workshops and interactive sessions with and for current and recent students,
run by graduates. Our alumni come back to share their experiences in a range of
careers in the arts and beyond. They’ll discuss where your drama degree can take
you – and how to get there.
97%
of students in work or
further study six months
after graduating.*
* UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey for the
academic year 2016/17, published by HESA 2018.
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Drama, Theatre and Performance
BA Drama and Theatre “When I chose to come to
Practice the University of Hull, I
chose it completely based
on the course - it was the
best by miles. What Hull
Typical offer 112 Year 1 modules
gives you is the widest
Compulsory options of possibilities you
Example A levels BBC didn’t even expect you
Introductory Performance Techniques
Develop practical and theoretical would be able to try. You’re
UCAS code W400 skills in theatre making. You’ll devise constantly supported and
short performances, responding to given guidance, but you’re
plays from classical, Renaissance and doing your own projects
This is a hands-on course contemporary theatre. which is great because it
that enables you to develop gives you that feeling of
Production Project independence”.
your talents as a performer, Extend your understanding of
critic, writer, technician performance, developing practical Carys Tavener –
or designer. You’ll become and critical skills while focusing on BA Drama and Theatre
collaborative practice, which will Practice graduate 2016
part of a close-knit, friendly
culminate in a performance.
drama community – based
around a working theatre in a Safe Working Practices
Develop competency in specialist areas
Grade II-listed building – on a of theatre production. You’ll explore
course with excellent career safe working practices and technical
prospects. This programme possibilities so you can get the most out
scored 92% for overall of our performance spaces.
satisfaction in the 2019 Introductory Production Technique
National Student Survey.* This module builds your skills in areas
of specialism like lighting, sound,
stage management, design and scenic
construction, wardrobe, and theatre and
performance technologies.
Approaches to Theatre 1
Looking at plays from different periods
and historic cultures, you’ll explore
theatre in discussions and performance
workshops.
* University of Hull analysis of unpublished NSS data
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Drama, Theatre and Performance
Approaches to Theatre 2 Intermediate Technique Advanced Technique
This module loosely follows Approaches Develop your skills and understanding Explore technical skills relevant to
to Theatre 1, exploring play texts in one of the following key production professional practice, as you occupy
theoretically and practically, with a view areas: scenography; stage management; roles which focus on the design and
to a particular theme. play and scriptwriting. leadership aspects of your discipline.
Year 2 modules Exploratory Practices 1 Exploratory Practices 2
This module focuses on the skills for Through experimental practice, you’ll
Compulsory developing a production, including come to understand a range of range
Theatre Practice 1: Research and textual and thematic context, practical of styles and techniques connected to
Development methodology, creative concept, developing individual and collaborative
Working with a staff project leader, planning and time management. theatre skills.
you’ll develop your theatre-making
Year 3 modules Performance Perspectives 3:
skills through research and planning
Approaching Audiences
activities, devising exercises and Compulsory Consider how theatre of different eras,
practical workshops.
Making Performance 1: Research and genres, locations and aesthetics has
Theatre Practice 2: Production Development approached audiences, and how the
You’ll work with other students to create In student-directed ‘companies’, you’ll relationship between audience and
a performance based on what you carry out research and dramaturgical performance can function.
learned in Theatre Practice 1: Research development – working towards the
and Development. You’ll engage in performance of an original production
workshops and rehearsals, leading to a the following trimester.
performance.
Making Performance 2: Production
Performance Perspectives 1: Making You’ll continue to work in your
Meaning designated area towards the
Consider how theatre communicates performance. Your production will be
with audiences by constructing meaning. staged publicly as part of the annual
You’ll focus on making meaning ‘Making Performance’ season on
in performance and how theatre campus.
practitioners construct meaning.
Dissertation (Drama)
Performance Perspectives 2: Contexts Broaden your understanding of theatre
and Criticisms and performance in an area of your own
Examine frameworks for understanding interest. You’ll design and engage with
performance from a range of research in your area, supervised by a
perspectives. You’ll explore theatre member of staff.
historiography, cultural theory,
sociopolitical analysis and aesthetics.
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Spotlight on ...
To find out more about our new
Creative Industries degrees,
visit hull.ac.uk
New Creative Industries degrees
Creative
for a purpose
Creativity lives and breathes at the University of Hull. Always has done,
always will. It’s central to what universities do. But at Hull, we’re trying
to build something that lasts. Something that inspires our students
long into the future. Introducing Creative Industries,* our brand-new
degree for career-driven creatives.
Did you know the creative industries contribute £100bn a year to the UK economy?
Or that they employ over 2 million people across the country?† With a degree in
Creative Industries, you’ll emerge as a confident professional with an enviable
portfolio, ready for a career in the arts.
You’ll gain a strong grounding in business and digital know-how, including
leadership, marketing, presenting, event planning and project management.
And you’ll explore critical issues in the arts like health, well-being and
‘culturepreneurship’.
At the same time, you’ll push your creative and practical skills in your chosen
specialism: Game Design, Media Production, Music, Music Production, or
Theatre Production. That could mean experimenting with virtual reality. Or
performing in our world-class concert venue. Or mixing your own tracks in
professional standard recording studios.
Then you’ll get to put your skills to the test in the real world. Co-producing,
auditioning, shadowing, coaching, negotiating and more with the likes of Hull
Truck, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Solid State Logic, Screen Yorkshire, and
Absolutely Cultured.
And in your final year, you’ll complete a major project alongside others from across
the arts, as a springboard into your future career.
* Final validation pending. We intend to offer this programme, but it hasn't received final University approval yet. Please call our
Admissions Service on 01482 466100 for confirmation that the course is approved and will be running.
† DCMS, November 2018, thecreativeindustries.co.uk
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Drama, Theatre and Performance
BA Creative Industries
(Theatre Production)*
Overview of modules
Typical offer 112 There are no written exams as part of
this programme – the emphasis is on
Example A levels BBC being able to demonstrate the skills you
have developed as a future leader in your
UCAS code WW11 chosen field, shown through elements
such as an industry case study.
Our innovative new Areas you will study and gain skills in
degree prepares you to include
drive the future of the • live project management
creative industries – an area • event planning
• arts, health and well-being
generating more than £100bn
• managing and working with people
a year to the UK economy.† from different specialisms
• arts marketing
Your home will be the Grade • arts in society
II-listed Gulbenkian Centre, • pitching ideas
a purpose-built working
theatre, complete with studios You’ll also develop skills for research,
in your subject specialism and digital
and workshops. You will gain literacy relevant to the industry.
technical and practical skills
We are still finalising this programme, visit
of theatre production and hull.ac.uk/ugdrama for module information.
learn from industry experts,
including our staff and a range
of successful graduate theatre
companies, such as The
Roaring Girls, Silent Uproar
and Middle Child.
* Final validation pending
† DCMS, November 2018, thecreativeindustries.co.uk
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Be part of something We’re in the top 50 universities
for research power**
Which basically means we’re helping to change
extraordinary the world through the work our people are
doing. And you could be part of it. From tackling
marine pollution to breaking the chain of
modern-day slavery, our research is not only
Here at Hull, we know extraordinary is in you. And we’re enriching the lives of people across the world,
it enriches your university experience. So come
here to help you find it. This is why we’ve partnered with and get involved.
Team GB. Our united belief is that anyone, with the right
opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can You’ll meet new
achieve extraordinary things. people who’ll
become old friends.
More than 15,000 students
from around 100 countries
live, work and play on our
attractive single-site campus.
The partnership isn’t
the only thing we’ve got
going for us either. We Whether you’re into bands
also offer you guaranteed or board games, food or
accommodation,^ with film, history or horror, sci-fi
more than 2,300 rooms or skateboarding, this is a
on campus. Our students place to do more of what
go on to do amazing you love – there’s something
things too, with 95.9% of for everyone here in Hull.
our graduates in work It’s your home away from
or further study with six home. And your chance to
months.† discover who you really are.
Choose extraordinary. Choose Hull.
^ We guarantee you a room in University-owned or partnered accommodation if you apply by 1 October.
† Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education for the academic year 2016/17, published by HESA June 2018.
** Times Higher Education, based on the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2014.
18 | HULL.AC.UK UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2021 | 19This. Is. Hull.
A place where we stand up to kings, do deals with the
world and take a wrecking ball to the slave trade.
A place where culture stands out and the phone boxes
are a different colour. A place where we’re free thinking,
independent and proud of it.
Glasgow
Learn more about Hull M8
Edinburgh
THE DEEP at hull.ac.uk/abouthull A1
Newcastle
Belfast
A1
York
Dublin
Liverpool
M62
Leeds HULL
A15
Manchester
Sheffield
M1 Lincoln
Nottingham A1
A42
Birmingham M1
Cardiff o
London
HUMBER STREET THE FRUIT MARKET
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41 47. Sports Pavilion
50 35. Middleton Hall
48. Student Central
(Students’ Union)
36. Multi Storey Carpark 49. Student Wellbeing,
37. Newlands House Learning & Welfare Support
17. Dennison Centre 26. Hardy 38. Newland Science Park 50. Swale House
18. Derwent 27. Holme 39. Nidd 51. Taylor Court
19. Don 28. Hull University Business 40. Prayer Room 52. The Courtyard
10. Calder 20. Energy & Environment School Reception 41. Raines House 53. Venn (Reception)
11. Canham Turner Institute 29. Larkin 42. Robert Blackburn 54. Washburn
5. Allam Medical Building 12. Central Print Services 21. Enterprise Centre 30. Leven 43. Rye House 55. Westfield Court
1. Accommodation Hub 6. Allam Sport Centre 13. Chemistry 22. Esk 31. Loten 44. Ryton Lecture Theatre 56. Wharfe
2. Acoustics Research Centre 7. Applied Science 3 14. Cohen 23. Fenner 32. Loten Workshops 45. Skell 57. Wilberforce
3. Aire 8. Asylum Nightclub 15. Day Nursery 24. Ferens 33 Loxley 46. Sport, Health & 58. Wiske
4. Allam Building 9. Brynmor Jones Library 16. Dearne 25. Gulbenkian Centre 34. Media Hub Exercise Science Lab 59. Wolfson
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GUIDE2020 |2You’ll feel right
WESTFIELD COURT WESTFIELD COURT
at home in Hull
We have something for everyone here. Whatever
you choose, you’ll find a place to live that works
best for you. And if you apply by 1 October, we
guarantee you a University room.^
From £125 to £210 per Take a virtual
week – something to suit all tour of our rooms
budgets* Go to hull.ac.uk/accommodation
to find out more and take a 360°
From 41, 43 and 51-week tour of where you’ll be living.
contracts, so you don’t pay
for more than you need
WESTFIELD COURT
2,300+ on-campus rooms
Up to 150mbps FREE WiFi**
Connect up to 7 devices to
the WiFi at once
24/7 security on campus
* 2020/21 fees correct at time of going to print.
See website for most up-to-date information.
^ If you’re a new, full-time, unaccompanied
student, and you apply for accommodation
by 1 October, we guarantee you a room in
accommodation that’s owned, in partnership or
directed by the University.
THE COURTYARD TAYLOR COURT
** Westfield Court and Taylor Court only.
24 | HULL.AC.UK UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2021 | 25How much can I borrow?
Your guide to What you can borrow for your maintenance loan depends on your family’s income
and where you’ll be living while you’re at uni.
fees and funding Is your family’s annual
household income £25,000
or less?
No, it’s more
So … time to talk about money. How much does university cost? Yes
than that
How are you going to pay for it?
How much does it cost to study an undergraduate degree? When you come to uni, Living
where will you be living? Household Living at
away from
Are you a UK student? income home
home
Yes No £30,000 £8,544 £7,095
Away from
At home home £35,000 £7,884 £6,442
£9,250 per year* £14,800 (non-science courses) £40,000 £7,225 £5,789
on a full-time degree or £17,550 (science courses) per year
for EU and international students You’ll be able You’ll be able £45,000 £6,565 £5,137
to borrow to borrow £50,000 £5,905 £4,484
You’ll pay lower fees while you’re on a year abroad or an industrial placement year. £7,747 £9,203
£55,000 £5,245 £3,831
£60,000 £4,589 £3,410
The figures for 2021 entry haven’t been
What loans are available? published yet, so here we’re using the 2020 £62,249 or above £4,289 £3,410
figures as a guide.
There are two types of loan available to students from England:
And how much will I be paying back after I graduate?
Maintenance loan Tuition fee loan – Currently
£9,250* Just to recap, you don’t have to pay back anything until your salary goes above
Helps with the cost of living
£26,575 a year. When that happens, the amount you’re earning determines what
Partially means tested Covers the full cost of your course
your loan repayment will be.
fees
• Paid straight into your bank
account at the start of each term • Paid straight to the University Is your annual salary above £26,575 a year?
• You won’t have to pay any of it • You don’t start paying any of it
back until you’re earning more back until you’re earning more Yes No, it’s less than that
than £26,575 a year than £26,575 a year
• After 30 years, any remaining • After 30 years, any remaining
Annual income Monthly payment You don’t have to
debt is written off – regardless of debt is written off – regardless
£26,575 £0 make any repayments
what you still owe of what you still owe
£30,000 £26
£35,000 £63
£40,000 £101
£45,000 £138
* Subject to approval. This fee is subject to an increase in line with inflation. Maximum tuition fees are set by the government.
£50,000 £176
26 | HULL.AC.UK UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2021 | 27Useful contacts Tariff calculator
BTEC level 3
Admissions The (not so) small print ...
A level UCAS Tariff (QCF) / National (QCF) / National (QCF) / National
01482 466100 Please note … Extended Extended Extended
Diploma Diploma Diploma
admissions@hull.ac.uk The information in this guide is provided
hull.ac.uk/admissions by the University of Hull, and is for 144 DDD
general information purposes only. 128 DDM
We do everything possible to keep the
Accommodation information up to date and correct,
112 DMM D*D*
but we reserve the right to introduce 104 D*D
01482 466042
rooms@hull.ac.uk changes to the information given in our 96 MMM DD
hull.ac.uk/accomm publications. For more detail and the 84
latest on our programmes, please go to
80 MMP DM
hull.ac.uk.
Student Finance 78
01482 466538 Want to know more? 72
hefunding@hull.ac.uk Our full 2020 Undergraduate 64 MPP MM
hull.ac.uk/money prospectus is available to order or 60
download from hull.ac.uk/prospectus.
A* 56 D*
Or visit hull.ac.uk to find out the latest
UCAS information. A 48 PPP MP D
0371 468 0468 B 40
ucas.com We use role models, not models 36
*Our institution code is H72. You’ll find no models in this publication. C 32 PP M
For Medicine, apply to H75. The people you see on these pages are
our students, and we are proud of them. 28
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International Office Tell us what you think
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global@hull.ac.uk Marketing and Communications,
hull.ac.uk/international University of Hull,
Cottingham Road, Of course, we also consider other qualifications – such as AS levels, Cambridge
Hull, HU6 7RX, UK. Technicals and EPQs – and a range of international qualifications.
If you’ve got any questions about what qualifications we accept or our entry
requirements in general, just ask. We’re on 01482 466100 or at admissions@hull.ac.uk.
You can also work out your own UCAS points total at
www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator.
There’s also a full tariff points guide for all available qualifications on the UCAS site.
28 | HULL.AC.UK UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2021 | 29How to apply Your notes
to Hull
When you apply for Hull, you’ll have a team ready to
answer your questions every step of the way. From
starting your application to the day you win a place
to come here.
UCAS Our UCAS institution codes
For most of our full-time H72: All Hull courses except
undergraduate courses, you need Medicine
to register and apply through the
Universities and Colleges H75: Medicine (Hull York
Admissions Service (UCAS). Medical School)
You can find the entry
requirements on your course Dates for your diary
page at hull.ac.uk. 1 September: UCAS
But as a general guide, applications open
we’re happy to consider
applications from candidates 15 October: Medicine UCAS
with predicted grades totalling applications deadline
112 UCAS points or above.
15 January: UCAS applications
To find out more, go to deadline for all other courses to
hull.ac.uk/admissions guarantee equal consideration
To register and apply, go to Late February: UCAS Extra
ucas.com/students opens
International student? 30 June: Main UCAS
See hull.ac.uk/international for application scheme closes
more information on how to apply.
4 July: UCAS Extra closes
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