30Nov
UndergraduateNottingham Trent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore all aspects of contemporary design practice for theatre and the live performance, including set and costume design; construction; digital technologies and design; lighting design and audio visual; site-specific design; puppetry; heritage installation; and design for community and education. The course is facilitated by the highly skilled team of staff and technicians who have years of professional and academic knowledge. Key features
- This course is a member of the Performance Design Education Collective (PDEC), and the Society of British Theatre Designers (SBTD). Through these, we are also a member of the International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians (OISTAT).
- As a dedicated art and design school, our facilities promote collaboration and innovation. You’ll be working alongside artists, designers, photographers, illustrators, animators, and filmmakers.
- All first-year students within the School of Art & Design will work together on a joint project.
- Study in dedicated facilities, including a studio theatre, construction and paint workshops, and large teaching spaces.
- Work on live projects with industry such as The Royal National Theatre, Birmingham Opera Company, The National Trust and Nottingham Playhouse.
- Go on study visits for inspiration, research and experience, including live performances, museums and heritage and educational organisations.
- Enter competitions set by organisations such as The Royal National Theatre’s Connections festival, and the Linbury Prize.
- Opportunity to apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as Ryerson University in Canada.
- We're ranked 12th best University for Art and Design in the UK. (The Complete University Guide 2021).
- NTU is ranked the top 15 universities in the UK for Design and Crafts (14th). (Guardian University Guide 2021)
- NTU is ranked joint 30th in the UK for Art and Design. (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
- 100% of BA (Hons) Theatre Design (FT) students would recommend studying at NTU to others. (National Student Survey 2020).
Modules
[Year One]
- Design for Stage and Screen: Introduction (80 credit points)
- Contextual Studies: Introducing Research (20 credit points)
- Skills Passport (20 credit points)
- Exploration (Design for Theatre and Live Performance) (60 credit points)
- Contextual Studies: Research and Impact (20 credit points)
- Co Lab: Research, Exploration and Risk-taking (20 credit points)
- Optional module - You will also choose one 20-credit module from:
- Exposition (Design for Theatre and Live Performance) (100 credit points)
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W460
- Institution code:
- N91
- Campus name:
- City Campus
- Campus code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17900 | Year 1 |
| International | £17900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are payable for each year that you are at University.
The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ