Program Overview

BA Drama

Overview

Study a wide range of drama - on stage, screen and beyond - including options to work with our acclaimed centre for applied and social theatre.

Key Features

• Study abroad
• Duration: 3 years
• Year of entry: 2025
• UCAS course code: W400 / Institution code:M20

Entry Requirements

• Typical A-level offer: AAB
• Typical contextual A-level offer: BBB
• Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBC
• Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL

Course Details

• Study theatre, performance, and screen media.
• Select from a wide range of course units to expand both your theoretical and practical understanding of drama.
• Create and deliver practical theatre work in prisons and community settings.
• Ranked 1st in the UK for Drama by the Complete University Guide 2025.

Careers

• 90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Related Courses

• Drama and Music BA (3 years)
• Drama and English Literature BA (3 years)

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