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Performance, Dance and Musical Theatre

Whether your dream lies in front of the camera or if working in the wings is more you, our Performance, Dance & Musical Theatre programmes are dedicated to training and developing industry performers and teams of the future.  We do this by providing a comprehensive education across the programmes, allowing you to find your main character energy. 

Performance, Dance & Musical Theatre programmes offer a wide range of career opportunities.  Our professionally driven practice-led modules will equip you with a strong technical skill set, creative abilities and a deep understanding of the industry that enables you to build an extensive portfolio ahead of your career, giving you the edge in your search for employment in a competitive discipline.

Whether your passion is in acting, music or design you’ll find your place with us.  Through practical experience and industry connections, you’ll be given a wide range of opportunities when you choose us.    

Carmarthen is home to our BA Acting and BA Set Design and Production degrees. These programmes work hand in hand, creating employable workforces who have gained the hands-on experience needed to thrive in the industry.  As a student at Carmarthen, you will have access to workshops and theatre spaces on campus allowing you to combine your academic study with practical experience.    

Cardiff is home to Wales Academy of Voice & Dramatic Arts (WAVDA) offering degree programmes that provide students with a solid technique, and a broad understanding of the creative industries in Wales and beyond. Based in the Welsh capital, our conservatoire style campus at Haywood House has strong links with the Wales Millennium Centre and BBC Wales.  

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Why Study Performance, Dance & Musical Theatre at UWTSD?

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UWTSD ranked 1st in Wales for Drama, Dance & Cinematics – Complete University Guide 2023.
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Be taught by and collaborate with experienced industry professionals.
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Work collaboratively with other students from varying degrees in the portfolio to create artistic pieces, increasing your employability skills.

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Facilities

Choosing to study Performance, Dance and Musical Theatre with us is choosing great facilities.  From large studio spaces, recital rooms and dance floors at both Cardiff and Carmarthen to a large workshop space for Set Design students at Carmarthen campus you’ll have all you need to succeed.  We also boast computer labs for our Creative Music Technology students in Swansea. 

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What makes UWTSD unique?

Start your adventure with an undergraduate degree at UWTSD. You’ll immerse yourself in a subject that inspires you – exploring different career avenues and options for your future as you go. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll help you hit the ground running with your goals firmly in sight.