Program Overview

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Drama, BA Hons

Join an exciting and challenging Drama degree that will support you to become a future industry leader. Study Drama at Greenwich and develop the skills for success in the Creative and Performing Arts.

Drama at Greenwich is an innovative and practice-led course where you learn and work out of the Bathway Theatre in Woolwich - a specialist facility with six studios and a flexible auditorium. You'll be taught by world-leading academics and theatre practitioners with exceptional partnerships with industry.

Take part in a range of modules from devising to technical theatre, directing and writing. Hone your performance skills through large-scale public productions and create your own Theatre Company in the final year to kick-start your professional future.

If you're interested in a Drama course with a year studying abroad, have a look at our 4-year BA (Hons) Drama with International Study degree. You can apply to join the BA (Hons) Drama with International Study degree as a new student in year 1 and students studying our BA (Hons) Drama degree may be able to transfer to the BA (Hons) Drama with International Study degree.

Our 4-year 'sandwich' mode includes a professional practice year where you work with one of our industry partners.

UCAS points

104 (view full requirements)

Course/institution codes

W400 G BA/Dr

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School

Stage and Screen

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 3 years full-time
• 6 years part-time
• 4 years sandwich

Start month

September

Home/international fees 2025/26

£9,535 / £17,500

What you should know about this course

• This course focuses on live performance with modules ranging from contemporary performance skills to modern dramatic texts and technical theatre.
• All modules combine theory and practice, so you can acquire expertise in performing, theatre making, critical writing and public speaking.
• Specific performance practices such as applied drama, physical theatre and contemporary performance allow you to show your work in different contexts and platforms.
• Trips to London West End Theatre and fringe theatre scene are part of your learning and are embedded in the course modules.
• You can collaborate on projects with students and staff across the School of Stage and Screen, and develop your skills for film, television and digital media.

What you will study

Full time

Part time

Sandwich

• Full time
• Part time
• Sandwich

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Production and Technical Theatre (15 credits)
• Critical Contexts for Performance (30 credits)
• Improvisation and Devising (15 credits)
• Documentary Theatre (30 credits)
• Acting the Contemporary Text (15 credits)
• Acting for Screens (15 credits)

Year 2

Option Set 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Stage Production (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Writers Room (15 credits)
• Performance Laboratory (15 credits)
• Placement Project (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

• International Study (Creative Arts) (60 credits)

Option Set 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Stage Production (30 credits)

Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Writers Room (15 credits)
• Performance Laboratory (15 credits)
• Placement Project (15 credits)

Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Immersive Performance (30 credits)

Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Physical Theatre (15 credits)
• Placement Project (15 credits)
• TV Drama (15 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Advanced Production Project (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

• Research Project (30 credits)
• Creative Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
• Directing and Acting for Industry. (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Multi-media Filmmaking (15 credits)
• Advanced Screenwriting (30 credits)
• Creative Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
• British Theatre since 2005 (15 credits)

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Production and Technical Theatre (15 credits)
• Critical Contexts for Performance (30 credits)
• Acting for Screens (15 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Improvisation and Devising (15 credits)
• Documentary Theatre (30 credits)
• Acting the Contemporary Text (15 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Stage Production (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Physical Theatre (15 credits)
• Placement Project (15 credits)
• TV Drama (15 credits)

Year 4

Option Set 1

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

• International Study (Creative Arts) (60 credits)

Option Set 2

Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Immersive Performance (30 credits)

Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Writers Room (15 credits)
• Performance Laboratory (15 credits)
• Placement Project (15 credits)

Year 5

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Research Project (30 credits)
• Creative Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
• Directing and Acting for Industry. (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Multi-media Filmmaking (15 credits)
• Advanced Screenwriting (30 credits)
• British Theatre since 2005 (15 credits)

Year 6

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Advanced Production Project (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Research Project (30 credits)
• Creative Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
• Directing and Acting for Industry. (30 credits)

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Production and Technical Theatre (15 credits)
• Critical Contexts for Performance (30 credits)
• Improvisation and Devising (15 credits)
• Documentary Theatre (30 credits)
• Acting the Contemporary Text (15 credits)
• Acting for Screens (15 credits)

Year 2

Option Set 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Stage Production (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Writers Room (15 credits)
• Performance Laboratory (15 credits)
• Placement Project (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

• International Study (Creative Arts) (60 credits)

Option Set 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Stage Production (30 credits)

Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Writers Room (15 credits)
• Performance Laboratory (15 credits)
• Placement Project (15 credits)

Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Immersive Performance (30 credits)

Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Physical Theatre (15 credits)
• Placement Project (15 credits)
• TV Drama (15 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to choose 0 credits from this list of options.

• Creative Industries Professional Placement

Year 4

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Advanced Production Project (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

• Research Project (30 credits)
• Creative Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
• Directing and Acting for Industry. (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Multi-media Filmmaking (15 credits)
• Advanced Screenwriting (30 credits)
• Creative Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
• British Theatre since 2005 (15 credits)

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• 104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

Contextual Admissions

• We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions Policy.

We also accept applications if you wish to transfer from another institution, and have already studied 1 or 2 years of a relevant course at level 4 or 5 and wish to continue your education at the University of Greenwich.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on .

You can also read our admissions policy.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on .

You can also read our admissions policy.

International entry requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Alternatively, please contact us at .

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses. If you cannot find your country on this list, please contact .

Choose your country:

• Albania
• Algeria
• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Bulgaria
• Cambodia
• Cameroon
• Canada
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Cote d'Ivoire
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Egypt
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Ghana
• Greece
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Latvia
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Moldova, Republic of
• Morocco
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Netherlands
• Nigeria
• Norway
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Romania
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Senegal
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Syria
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• Uganda
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• USA
• Uzbekistan
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• Yemen
• Zambia

Further information about entry

• Application and selection: Suitable applicants will be required to attend an audition workshop or a virtual interview event depending on location/circumstances.

Available to overseas students?

Yes

Can I use Prior Learning?

For entry: applicants with non-traditional qualifications or appropriate professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For exemption: If you hold qualifications or courses from another higher education institution, these may exempt you from modules of this degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

Class sizes vary to suit the type of activity. Workshops will normally hold around 25 people, whereas lectures may be larger.

You will be put in to smaller groups for particular assessment tasks, projects and performances.

Where you will learn

All course modules, with the exception of one optional module, are taught at the Bathway site in Woolwich. The single option module not taught at Bathway is taught at the Greenwich Campus.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate sufficient time for self study and group work. You will carry out practical and theoretical research, undertake set reading, and work in small groups towards assessments, performances, and presentation.

You can reserve studio space at Bathway for this and use the computers and other technical resources on site, plus the Stockwell Street library in Greenwich.

In addition, during the week you can also:

• Join student societies including the FPS (Film and Photography Society) and Performing Arts
• Attend guest lectures from industry experts
• Take part in employability and enterprise workshops.

Overall workload

Drama requires both independent study and a large amount of group work. If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. Each 30-credit module should take 300 hours in total including staff contact time; 15 credits need 150 hours.

Learning to work independently and as part of a creative project team makes our graduates highly desirable employees, whether they pursue careers in theatre or in other fields.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.

Official statistics on Discover Uni

Full time

91%say staff value students views and opinions about the course

Data for Drama (Full time) at University of Greenwich

100%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

Data for Drama (Full time) at University of Greenwich

100%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Data for courses in Drama over two years at University of Greenwich

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
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Home* | £9,535 | £2,384 per 30 credits | N/A
International | £17,500 | £4,375 per 30 credits | N/A

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Fees information

• The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from £9,250 to £9,535 for 2025/26.

Home tuition fee limits: Find out more

Other costs

• Resources: You will need comfortable clothing for practical modules (including steel toe capped boots for technical theatre students). You will also need to buy a limited number of texts for your studies. Many other texts and resources are available from our Stockwell Street Library.
• Trips: Drama students typically attend 3-4 theatre trips per year (typically in/around London). We subsidise these so you only pay half the ticket cost.
• Transport: You face any costs for travelling to/from our theatre facility in Woolwich, where several of our drama modules may be taught.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

The Greenwich Bursary

This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Greenwich Bursary

EU Bursary

Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

The EU bursary

Financial support

We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Funding your studies

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

This course can be taken in sandwich mode, which means you can take a year to work in industry between your second and final years of study. Sandwich placements are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles. Sandwich placements in industry are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles.

You will also have the option to select a module for which you will be required to undertake a short-term placement. The module will be assessed on your reflection on this placement and how you can apply your knowledge to the workplace. Many placements are found through our network of industry contacts, and students are supported in securing these.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements last for between 9-13 months. Work-based learning module placements are normally one day a week for either one or two terms depending on the number of credits available from the module.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements in industry are paid roles whereas work-based learning module placements are normally unpaid.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

The skills you acquire through studying our courses will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and jobs. Many graduates of our drama course go on to careers in the theatre, in film and socially engaged drama.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to take up Summer internships during the Summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them. Support is available to students from the Employability and Careers Service when applying for placements and internships.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.

More about careers.

Accommodation

Greenwich

Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.

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Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.

More about careers.

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Course level | Undergraduate
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UCAS code | W400 G BA/Dr
Duration | 3 years
Location | Greenwich Campus

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