As a student on the BA Theatre and Creative Writing at Brunel University London you will become part of an energetic, dynamic and creative community of students, artists and academics.

Our programme has been designed for students who aspire to work in todayÕs diverse theatre industry while also incorporating their knowledge and passion for Creative Writing into their future career.

The BA Theatre and Creative Writing is highly practice focused and you will develop core skills in theatre making and performance in our fully equipped main house and studio theatre while at the same time studying historical, theoretical and critical perspectives.

You will become part of BrunelÕs vibrant and creative Department of Arts and Humanities, and join our friendly and welcoming campus community, which is an exciting and stimulating place to live and work in.

BA Theatre and Creative Writing takes full advantage of our proximity to LondonÕs international creative culture and theatre events.

Employability

Brunel graduates enjoy an excellent employment record due to the strong focus throughout their study on the development of employability skills.

By graduation in addition to the specific set of theatre based creative techniques and skills you have developed, you will also have direct experience and knowledge of:

• planning and managing creative projects from scratch to delivery in front of an audience
• managing a production budget
• liaising with external organisations
• using initiative
• designing for specific audiences and working in the community.

Careers and your future

Potential graduate destinations include:

• creative positions within the theatre industry
• management and administrative positions within the creative industries as a whole
• community based careers in applied drama practice
• educational work either in schools or in the growing number of education departments attached to theatres
• postgraduate study.

Past students have gone on to work as: theatre producers, actors, directors, performers, playwrights, stand - up comedians, casting agents, event managers, arts administrators, community theatre officers for local councils, drama teachers, researchers, animateurs, public relations, drama therapists and academics.