BA Drama

Study Drama with us and you'll learn to interpret and critically analyse theatre, performance, and film, and create original work for live performance. You'll also gain a high level of transferable skills - especially in interpersonal communication, group work, leadership and creative problem-solving.

You'll find our graduates in a broad range of occupations - highlighting their adaptability, collaborative skills, effective communication, and negotiation abilities.

These include roles in the theatre, film, television and radio, journalism, teaching, and applied theatre.

Some of our most recent graduates are currently pursuing further study in Film Studies, Creative Writing, and Screenwriting.

Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of industries, including positions in:

• applied theatre;
• television and radio;
• theatre;
• film and broadcast;
• journalism;
• teaching at schools, colleges, and universities;
• community arts and arts administration;
• law and business management.

Our award-winning careers service provides a wealth of tools, advice, development opportunities, and industry links.

You'll have access to dedicated, subject-specific support throughout your studies and for up to two years after graduation.

Undergraduate courses are also designed to provide an easy transition into postgraduate study if desired.

We offer a wide range of specialist master's courses within the University and even offer fast-tracked enrolment to high-achieving undergraduate students.

Students can take part in our Stellify programme alongside their degrees, developing professional and leadership skills while contributing to their local and global communities through volunteering.