Program Overview

BA Music and Drama

Overview

Ranked 1st in the UK for Music and Drama by the Complete University Guide 2025. Develop new writing, performance, and direction skills with our ambitious, student-led Music and Drama societies. Learn from first-class instrumental and vocal teachers from the city's three professional orchestras. Explore diverse areas of drama: from literary adaptation to street theatre, from activist performance to audio design, from playwriting to directing and experimental film cultures.

Entry Requirements

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

Fees and Funding

• Scholarships available

Application and Selection

• Duration: 3 years
• Year of entry: 2025
• UCAS course code: WW34 / Institution code: M20

Course Details

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Ranked 1st in the UK for Music and Drama by the Complete University Guide 2025.
• Develop new writing, performance, and direction skills with our ambitious, student-led Music and Drama societies.
• Learn from first-class instrumental and vocal teachers from the city's three professional orchestras.
• Explore diverse areas of drama: from literary adaptation to street theatre, from activist performance to audio design, from playwriting to directing and experimental film cultures.

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Related Courses

• Drama BA (3 years)
• Music MusB (3 years)

Courses in Related Subject Areas

• Music
• Drama

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