
Drama BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Drama BA (Hons)
Are you ready to step into the spotlight and bring stories to life on stage? Our unique BA (Hons) Drama course is designed to inspire your creative identity and equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence for a wide range of careers in the theatre industry.
The course will allow you to master the fundamentals of drama – from technology to directing to performance – and unleash your inner artistic passions through original projects, productions, and collaborative work. This will allow you to build a strong portfolio, showcasing your work through auditions, performan...
Are you ready to step into the spotlight and bring stories to life on stage? Our unique BA (Hons) Drama course is designed to inspire your creative identity and equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence for a wide range of careers in the theatre industry.<br/><br/>The course will allow you to master the fundamentals of drama – from technology to directing to performance – and unleash your inner artistic passions through original projects, productions, and collaborative work. This will allow you to build a strong portfolio, showcasing your work through auditions, performances, and online platforms.<br/><br/>Whether you want to be a director, theatre technician, arts educator or facilitator, the course explores the boundless possibilities of theatre through a unique blend of traditional and alternative approaches.<br/><br/>With a diverse range of modules, this course allows you to personalise your study, whilst showcasing your talent in live performances and productions, and build a strong foundation in the art of theatre.<br/><br/>Immersing you in a thriving performance environment with regular productions and performances, you will work with highly experienced professionals, as well as a wide range of specialised practitioners and visiting industry professionals.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Chester
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
W400
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
A level
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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