Drama at Manchester
Congratulations on your offer to study Drama at The University of Manchester!
At Manchester you’ll experience an education and environment that sets you on the right path to a professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling future. Choose Manchester and we’ll help you make your mark.
Number one in the UK for Drama, Dance and Cinematics (The Times Good University Guide 2024).
Benefit from close links with neighbouring Contact Theatre and the award-winning Royal Exchange Theatre.
Introducing Drama at Manchester
An introduction to Drama at Manchester from staff and students.
Your next steps
Accept your offer
Received all of your offers? You can accept your offer of a place at university now via UCAS Hub.
Your questions
We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.
Chat to a student
Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.
Explore Manchester
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Martin Harris Centre
Our comprehensive facilities include the Martin Harris Centre, a fully staffed, adaptable performance, rehearsal and workshop space.
We share these facilities with the Music department, creating an on-campus cultural hub for events and activities.
A week in the life
Drama and Film Studies student Tillie details what a week of studying at Manchester looks like.
Explore the MHC
Take a virtual tour of our purpose-built performance facility, the Martin Harris Centre.
Take the tour : Virtual tour around the Martin Harris Centre
Culture on the doorstep
Manchester is home to one of the UK’s fastest-growing creative sectors.
Find out more : about the facilities available for Drama students
Student support
A welcoming environment
Drama at Manchester has an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.
You’ll make friends through course and society activities, and get support in your studies from older students through our peer-assisted student support scheme.
Careers and employability
Make your mark at Manchester
Our degrees are designed to prepare you for what comes next.
Whether you go on to further study, a career in the arts, or a totally different industry, our courses will equip you with the skills you need after your degree, and beyond.
Drama Society
A talented and inclusive space, with strong links to Manchester’s best theatrical venues.
Placement year
Most of our courses offer you the chance to apply your subject-specific knowledge in a real-world context in the form of a placement in your third year of study.
Find out more : about work placement opportunities in your third year of study
Manchester International Festival
Students at Manchester speak about their placements at the Manchester International Festival.
Find out more about one of many partnerships that the University has with cultural and creative organisations in Manchester.
Contact us
Get in touch
Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.
Email: ug.drama@manchester.ac.uk
Social media
Twitter: @uomdrama
Your course
Courses within this subject area
Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.
Courses
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Joint courses
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