Acting and Production

Whether you're an actor, director, or creative producer, our postgraduate courses help you refine your craft and elevate your career.

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Bath Spa University was been awarded ’Silver’ overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Master's degrees

Acting students rehearsing their lines on stage

Take your acting skills to the next level as you join our in-house production company, connect with industry professionals and develop your professional profile.

Related careers:

  • Producing
  • Acting
  • Teaching
  • Theatre Production.
Course details

Want to bring your ideas to life for live audiences? This course is for aspiring creative producers at all stages of their career.

Related careers:

  • Creative Production
  • Event and Cultural Management
  • Artistic Direction
  • Leisure, Tourism and Heritage
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising.
Course details
Students on stage

Direct your own productions, collaborate with professionals and kickstart your freelance career as a Theatre Director.

Related careers:

  • Theatre Direction
  • Creative Production
  • Script Development
  • Teaching / Creative Learning
  • Artistic Direction
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising.
Course details
Acting students rehearsing their lines on stage

Take your acting skills to the next level as you join our in-house production company, connect with industry professionals and develop your professional profile.

Related careers:

  • Producing
  • Acting
  • Teaching
  • Theatre Production.
Course details

Want to bring your ideas to life for live audiences? This course is for aspiring creative producers at all stages of their career.

Related careers:

  • Creative Production
  • Event and Cultural Management
  • Artistic Direction
  • Leisure, Tourism and Heritage
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising.
Course details
Students on stage

Direct your own productions, collaborate with professionals and kickstart your freelance career as a Theatre Director.

Related careers:

  • Theatre Direction
  • Creative Production
  • Script Development
  • Teaching / Creative Learning
  • Artistic Direction
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising.
Course details

Explore our facilities

At all of our teaching sites you'll find a stimulating environment, cutting-edge resources and a close-knit community of creatives, doers and makers.

You can now browse our campuses, facilities and study spaces by taking a 360° tour.

Virtual 360° campus tour

Why choose BSU?

A sharp, geometric building reflecting sunlight in its glass windows

Our Newton Park campus is home to the University's theatre, auditorium and amphitheatre, as well as dance studios and state-of-the-art TV studios.

Students working in a black box space

Four purpose-built rehearsal studios, performance spaces, quiet study areas and fully-equipped carpentry, costume-making and prop-making workshops – all housed in our Oldfield Park Theatre Workshops.

Two students sit at desk on their laptops. In the middle of the two students a lecturer stands talking to the student on the left.

BSU has been awarded ’Silver’ overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework. This is a testament to our efforts to deliver excellent programmes of study, support services, spaces and facilities.

A happy student graduating from university

Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.

Smiling student standing at a shop counter

From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.

Four students walking on campus with mature trees in background

Whatever you need, our 24/7 services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of Student Wellbeing Services, as well as long-term support.

A sharp, geometric building reflecting sunlight in its glass windows

Our Newton Park campus is home to the University's theatre, auditorium and amphitheatre, as well as dance studios and state-of-the-art TV studios.

Students working in a black box space

Four purpose-built rehearsal studios, performance spaces, quiet study areas and fully-equipped carpentry, costume-making and prop-making workshops – all housed in our Oldfield Park Theatre Workshops.

Two students sit at desk on their laptops. In the middle of the two students a lecturer stands talking to the student on the left.

BSU has been awarded ’Silver’ overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework. This is a testament to our efforts to deliver excellent programmes of study, support services, spaces and facilities.

A happy student graduating from university

Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.

Smiling student standing at a shop counter

From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.

Four students walking on campus with mature trees in background

Whatever you need, our 24/7 services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of Student Wellbeing Services, as well as long-term support.

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Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us is the best way to find out!

  • Meet our students and staff 
  • Tour our facilities and accommodation 
  • Learn more about your chosen course.
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