Program Overview
The Theatre and Performance at University of Worcester is a MRes programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Theatre and Performance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Worcester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre and Performance programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Dance and Performance BA (Hons)
Undergraduate
Dance and Performance is a unique course in which you explore new ways of working with the creative arts.

Musical Theatre BA (Hons) with Millennium Performing Arts
Undergraduate
Prepare for a career in musical theatre with bespoke training in singing, acting, and dancing to meet the demands of the fast-paced theatre industry.

Touring Theatre MTheatre
Undergraduate
This 4-year course allows you to start studying at undergraduate level but graduate with a masters-level award in Touring Theatre.

Screenwriting (Joint Honours)
Undergraduate
Screenwriting at Worcester emphasises learning through practice. Nurture your love of story and refine your skills as a writer and media practitioner.

Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a First or Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline, have appropriate research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement.
Entry qualifications for international students are guided by the National Academic Recognition Information Centre\xc2\x92s (NARIC) advice on international qualifications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Worcester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Worcester
University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom
The University of Worcester is a public research university based in Worcester, England. With a history dating back to 1946, the university began awarding degrees in 1997 and was granted full...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months