Course modules
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Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Final Project
60 credits
60 credits
Performance Theory
20 credits
20 credits
Creative Performance Practice
20 credits
20 credits
Research Skills
10 credits
10 credits
Arts Entrepreneurship
10 credits
10 credits
Optional Modules
Acting 1 - The Embodied Actor
20 credits
20 credits
Creative Lab
30 credits
30 credits
Acting 2 - The Contemporary Actor
20 credits
20 credits
Specialist Skills
30 credits
30 credits
Transmedia and Interactive Storytelling
20 credits
20 credits
Choreography Lab 1
30 credits
30 credits
Choreography Lab 2
30 credits
30 credits
Career paths
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LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
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Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
Alternative qualifications considered
A 2.2 or above first degree in a performing arts related subject. OR A minimum of three years professional training or a significant level of route related relevant professional experience as a performer or other creative practitioner, accompanied by demonstrable creative potential and critical thinking assessed by means of audition, interview and written submission within the application form. The above should demonstrate that the applicant has a sufficient level of knowledge to embark upon the programme (including the required linguistic competence) and the potential to complete the programme within the required time limits. Applicants should provide evidence, in the view of assessors, of their learning capability, study opportunity and commitment to a postgraduate programme of study. Following submission of the application form, all applicants will be required to submit evidence of their experience in one of the route crafts (acting, choreography or music theatre) in the form of a portfolio presentation of their work as detailed in the Audition Guide. An online interview will be arranged following review of the application form and footage. Further details can be obtained from the apply@iabarcelona.es Other GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above or, an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent SELT score is a requirement for entry to the programme.
Alternative qualifications considered
Normally a 2.2 first degree in a performing arts related subject
OR
A minimum of three years professional training or a significant level of route related relevant professional experience as a performer or other creative practitioner, accompanied by demonstrable creative potential and critical thinking assessed by means of audition, interview and written submission within the application form.
The above should demonstrate that the applicant has a sufficient level of knowledge to embark upon the programme (including the required linguistic competence) and the potential to complete the programme within the required time limits.
Applicants should provide evidence, in the view of assessors, of their learning capability, study opportunity and commitment to a postgraduate programme of study.
Following submission of the application form, all applicants will be required to submit evidence of their experience in one of the route crafts (acting, choreography or music theatre) in the form of a portfolio presentation of their work as detailed in the Audition Guide. An online interview will be arranged following review of the application form and footage.
Further details can be obtained from the apply@iabarcelona.es
International requirements
Other international requirements
The IAB welcomes applications from international applicants. Please note that all international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS.
IAB is an equal opportunities organisation and aims to successfully recruit globally based students from a wide range of different socio-economic and personal backgrounds. We recognize and celebrate diversity in our academic community.
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