BA Drama
About this course
BA (Hons) in Drama is an undergraduate degree focused on practical theatre making, performance techniques, and production practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The course includes a foundation year for introductory study. The course begins in Year 0 with foundational modules including Academic Writing Skills, Preparing for Learning in Higher Education, Introduction to Study in the Humanities, and Foundation in Data Analysis. Year 1 introduces practical training through Introductory Performance Techniques, Production Project, Introductory Production Technique, and Approaches to Theatre Discourse. Year 2 advances into collaborative work via Theatre Practice: Research and Development, Theatre Practice: Production, Performance Perspectives: Contexts and Criticism, and Extended Skills for Industry. The final year concludes with independent and collaborative projects in Making Performance: Research and Development, Making Performance: Production, Advanced Technique, and the Drama Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 53%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 60%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Writing Skills
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Introductory Performance Techniques
- Production Project
- Introductory Production Technique
- Approaches to Theatre Discourse
- Approaches to Theatre Exploration
- Industry Case Study
- Theatre Practice: Research and Development
- Theatre Practice: Production
- Performance Perspectives: Contexts and Criticism
- Extended Skills for Industry
- Exploratory Practices 1
- Performance Perspectives: Making Meaning
- Making Performance: Research and Development
- Making Performance: Production
- Advanced Technique
- Exploratory Practice 2
- Performance Perspectives: Approaching Audiences
- Drama Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Drama at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Drama.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Drama at University of Hull?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Drama at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Drama at University of Hull?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.