Applied Theatre (Community and Education)
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS W490
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3 years
- Campus
- School of Acting, Bournville
- Intl. Tuition
- £21,690 (2027-28)
- Home Tuition
- £10,050 (2027-28)
- Intake
- September 2027
- UCAS code
- W490
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Course Overview
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Career snapshot (indicative)
Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.
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Course source link unavailable.
Student life (indicative)
Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
- Student Population
- 31,875
- Staff Ratio
- 19.0:1
- International
- 16.0%
Career Prospects
- Employment Rate
- 71.0%
- of graduates employed
- Avg Starting Salary
- £26,070
- First-year earnings
- Placement Year
- Available
- Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.
Entry Requirements
Subject areas covered
- Life skills
- Training
- Teacher education
- Adult education
- Continuing education
- Careers guidance
- Playwork
- Special needs
- Community education
- Social sciences
- International studies
- Social studies
- Community studies
- Youth studies
- Youth development
- Community development
- Child studies
- Sociology
- Educational sociology
- Personal development
- Applied social sciences
- Humanities
- Entertainment management
- Teaching
- Teaching (primary teaching)
- Environment (primary teaching)
- Music (primary teaching)
- Creative arts (primary teaching)
- Nursery schools (primary teaching)
- Humanities (primary teaching)
- Dance (primary teaching)
- Drama (primary teaching)
- Teaching (FE teaching)
- Teaching (secondary teaching)
- Media studies
- Performing arts
- Theatre studies
- Acting
- Dance
- Drama studies
- Music
- Creative arts
- Community arts
- Visual arts
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.
Campus & City Life
- Student Population
- 31,875
- Total students
- Staff Ratio
- 19:1
- Students per staff
- International Students
- 16%
- Of student body
Campus at a Glance
- City Size
- Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
- Climate (indicative)
- Cool temperate
- Safety Index (indicative)
- 6.8/10
- Transport
- Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
- Social Scene
- Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
- Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Diverse international food scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Major shopping & retail hub
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
- Graduate Employment
- 71%
- Employed after graduation
- Avg Starting Salary
- £26,070
- Average first-year salary
- Placement Year
- Available
- Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.
Summary based on information from the university.
Course source link unavailable.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Media
- Business
- Healthcare
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
Costs & Living Expenses
- Total Programme Cost
- £65,070
- For full 3 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
Moderate
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
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