Theatre undergraduate courses

With 1.9 million people working in the creative industries, a Theatre degree can open the door to a range of careers.

Learn in a professional environment at Derby where you can develop your skills in acting, devising, directing, designing, producing, stage managing, and theatre technology for a career as a professional theatre artist or technician.

Undergraduate Theatre courses

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My time at the University of Derby has been a huge learning experience. The staff became more like a family and Derby became my home away from home. Due to the industry experience on my course, I have been able to pursue an MA in Acting.

Ellie Williams
Theatre graduate

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There was a sense that anything is possible at Derby. We were studying in an atmosphere where risk-taking, creativity and entrepreneurship were the norm. It gave me a love of learning which has stayed with me.

Richard Gerver
BA Theatre Arts, Derby Theatre Board member and best-selling author

Career opportunities

Studying Theatre will open a number of doors for you, whether you want to stay in the profession or branch out to use your skills elsewhere.

  • casting
  • creating and running new theatre
  • companies
  • directing
  • performing 
  • producing

You could also go on to study our MA Applied Theatre and Education.

Derby Theatre

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Undergraduate Open Days

The best way to find out if studying at Derby is right for you is to experience an Open Day. Get a feel for the city and campus, tour our first-class facilities and see where you could be living.

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Student stories

Our students and graduates are people just like you. And they are making an impact in our region and around the world by using their knowledge and skills to drive innovation and change. You can be part of that story. Let our students and graduates tell you theirs.

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