BA Theatre and Performance Studies
About this course
BA in Theatre and Performance Studies, a drama degree exploring critical and historical frameworks alongside practical workshops and production tasks. Students engage with the museum-accredited Theatre Collection and professional theatre-makers such as Bristol Old Vic and MAYK. The course culminates in an independent study project, which can take the form of a group or individual performance or a dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 79%: 110 offers from 140 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 38%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 31%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Bristol?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Bristol?
79% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 110 offers from 140 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.