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BA ( Hons ) Drama and Performance
UCAS code W491
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM-DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points . Applicants will be invited to a workshop . Applicants may be requested to provide a portfolio to support their application .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Explore performance , directing , production management and devised theatre making
● Develop as a theatre practitioner and gain an understanding of contemporary theatre
● Study drama in many forms : perform in plays , devise new shows , and learn techniques in voice , movement , criticism and analysis
● Understand performance through theory and practice
Example placements
● Walt Disney World , Florida , Cast Members
● Rock Challenge , Stage and Production Crew
● Hip Hop International , Running and Stage Management
Example topics
● Performance laboratory
● Theatre skills
● Performance and society
● Forming a company
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Course highlights
● Create your own working theatre company , with professional input from local theatres
● Explore contemporary theatre performance , studying a broad range of approaches from Forced Entertainment
● Apply performance to a range of social and educational contexts
● Specialise in three core areas : making , doing and devising ; applied and community theatres ; production and arts management – plus other areas
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‘ I chose to study at Portsmouth because the course was so refreshing and riveting . And the city itself is so full of culture that it pulled me in . ’
Alice Bee
Overall student satisfaction 100 %
National Student Survey 2020
Future opportunities
You ' ll develop the skills to create your own working opportunities or work in a range of industries . Our graduates have become actors , producers , playwrights , theatre managers and arts administrators . Some have formed their own events companies , found work in media and arts organisations , or gone into teaching .
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‘ I enjoyed working with my friends – my course was very practical based and meant constantly working in groups . In my final year , we devised a piece of children ' s theatre and performed it to 60 primary school children – this was my absolute favourite part of the course . ’
Amelia Parr BA ( Hons ) Musical Theatre
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BA ( Hons ) Musical Theatre
UCAS code 2B69
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM-DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points . Applicants will be invited to a workshop . Applicants may be requested to provide a portfolio to support their application .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Create your own theatre company
● Mount a full-scale musical in just two weeks
● Receive dedicated one-toone singing lessons
● Explore musical theatre in all its forms , from mainstream and classic productions to new and experimental work that pushes boundaries
● Develop your skills in all areas of musical theatre performance and gain an understanding of the way music , movement , acting and production values work together in this complex art form
● Learn to blend practice and theory , becoming a ‘ thinking practitioner ’ which will enhance your career opportunities
Example placements
● New Theatre Royal , Portsmouth
● King ' s Theatre , Portsmouth
● Disneyland Paris
● Rock Challenge , Stage and Production Crew
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Example topics
● Musical theatre laboratory
● Forming a company
● Alternative theatres
Course highlights
● Enjoy full access to our purpose-built drama studios
● Opportunities to work in Portsmouth ’ s New Theatre Royal , Guildhall Studio and other local venues
● Benefit from direct industry connections through our membership of the national Musical Theatre Network
● Work with new writers to create shows
● Perform in front of agents , producers and casting directors in the annual showcase event
● Specialise in our three core areas : making , doing and devising ; the musical in global and local contexts ; dramaturgies , histories and the archive
Future opportunities
You ' ll gain the skills and experience for a career as a performer and for roles in
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‘ This course has allowed me to gain confidence in so many areas that I didn ’ t realise were possible . The ability to work on my performance elements , combined with working on theory creates a great blend . The ability to work with a variety of lecturers , who all focus on specific topics , means that I am able to get detailed knowledge of the subjects and they help me to figure out what it is I am personally passionate about for my future . ’
Cerys Coppins
Overall student satisfaction 93 %
National Student Survey 2020
the wider theatre industry . Our graduates have gone on to enjoy successful careers in the theatre , arts and events management , broadcasting , the media , teaching and business .
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BSc ( Hons ) Music Technology
UCAS code W370
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points . A relevant qualification or experience in music / sound is required . Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio .
Accredited course
JAMES ( Joint Audio Media Education Support )
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What ' s this course about ?
● Enjoy a highly practical yet creative course
● Study a wide range of topics covering studio recording and production , game audio , composition and sound design , and performance with technology
● Learn to manage complex recording sessions and to generate a range of music , sounds and effects
● Choose which area of music technology you want to specialise in
Example placements
● Hot Vox Studios
● Blackhill Studios
● Mayfield Studios
Example topics
● Introduction to studio techniques
● Sound for moving image
● Recording and production techniques
● Laptop music performance
● Music and sound synthesis
● Professional music production techniques
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Course highlights
● Choose from three music technology pathways to focus on : recording and production , composition or computing
● Access the latest hardware and software in our studio suite , including a Solid State Logic Matrix 2 console with Neve 1073 Preamps and SSL / Neve processing , and a Full Buchla System 7 Modular Synthesizer
● Explore aspects such as theory and context relating to music and music technology , supported by lecturers with diverse musical interests and experience
● Gain valuable industry experience on an optional one-year work placement in the music industry
● Join the orchestra , choir , wind band or Big Band
● Option to gain Protools certification
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‘ It ' s been great to have so much hands-on experience with a wide range of industrystandard equipment and software , and there have also been opportunities to be involved in crossdisciplinary projects which have been both exciting and invaluable ! I feel one of Portsmouth ' s real strengths is the support and enthusiasm from the academic and technical staff . ’
Antti Liakka
Overall student satisfaction 94 %
National Student Survey 2020
Future opportunities
On graduation you ’ ll be fully prepared with all the industry-standard skills to secure a career in this field . Our graduates have gone on to roles in studio recording , music production , game audio , composition for film , and TV sound design .
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For opportunities to study or work abroad , see page 16 for details |
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