Theatre Joint Honours

What you will study

You can study Theatre as either a joint, major or minor subject. This will determine how many modules you’ll study at each stage. Please check your other subject to ensure it is possible to create your chosen combination.
You can study Theatre as either a joint, major or a minor subject. This will determine how many modules you will study at each stage. Please check your other subject to ensure it is possible to create your chosen combination.
You will have a range of modules that you can engage in. Some modules are compulsory and all students must take these, while other modules are optional, so you can choose your pathway depending on your own specific interests, and how they might combine with your other subject.

First year (Level 4)

You will be involved in a year of experimentation and risk taking as you develop your theatre making skills. You will have opportunities to explore devising strategies and develop your skills in script writing, as well as engage in theoretical study and critical debate. You will learn directly from Derby Theatre staff, working with your tutors, in industry focussed modules.

You will study modules such as:

• Writing in Action
• Theatre Lab
• Critical Dialogues
• Spotlight on Industry Practice

Second year (Level 5)

You will continue to develop your experimentation and practical learning through professional practice. There are opportunities to perform in Derby Theatre’s studio theatre and create work for community audiences. You will partake in professional work experience to support your career aspirations and develop your networking skills.

You will study modules such as:

• Devising Laboratory
• Introduction to Applied Theatre
• Spotlight on Research and Professional Development

Third year (Level 6)

You will enhance your portfolio through an ongoing programme of skills and career development. You will have opportunities to explore your skills as a director, and engage in seminars with a range of industry professionals as well as develop your unique research interests.

You will study modules such as:

• Directors and Directing
• Shakespeare’s Tragedies
• Research Project
• Spotlight on Employability