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School of Performance and Cultural Industries
University of Leeds and Bretton Hall
Admissions tutor: Martin Crick
Phone: +44(0) 113 343 9092
E-mail: m.j.crick@leeds.ac.uk
UCAS code W990
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
Profiles: United Kingdom
Specializations in:
Drama;
Visual Arts; and
Creative Writing.
Content
This exciting and innovative programme enables students to realise their creative potential in the
visual arts, drama or creative writing alongside the study of key aspects of arts education. Education
is conceived of in its broadest sense and students are encouraged to reflect upon their arts practice in
a social context.
The programmes offered by the School focus on performance and the arts in their cultural and
commercial context. Previous alumni of Bretton Hall include the creators of the TV cult series The
League of Gentlemen, Wayne McGregor, founder of the internationally renowned Random Dance
Company and comedian Mark Thomas.
The programme facilitates work in the wider community, in arts centres, in schools and museums so
students participate in a range of community projects, including an extended period of work-based
learning in the second year. Students from all disciplines come together to share ideas and collaborate
across art forms.
In the first year of the visual arts specialism students experience a wide range of media. In the second
and third years they can follow a personal programme of enquiry in a chosen medium, culminating in
a final exhibition.
Drama students combine skills-based modules with work which enables them to apply these skills in a
variety of settings (such as hospitals, schools and day centres).
Creative writing allows students to explore a variety of genres (such as poetry or scriptwriting) and to
realise creative projects in areas such as video and photography.
Duration
3 years.
Entry requirements
The normal entry requirements of the University of Leeds are three "A" levels or equivalent academic
qualifications. However, the University recognises that professional and practical elements are part of
the degrees offered at the Bretton Hall Campus and applicants who can demonstrate high levels of
ability in their chosen area, or can give evidence of previous professional experience, will be
considered with two "A" levels or equivalent academic qualifications.
Applications from mature students with previous relevant experience are particularly welcome.
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