BA Theatre and Performance
About this course
BA in Theatre and Performance, a drama degree centred on collaborative contemporary performance practice and critical theory. Teaching takes place in specialist studios at the on-campus professional theatre, stage@leeds, and includes collaboration with external partners such as Leeds Playhouse and Opera North.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB EPQ: BBB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: At BTEC Level 3 or equivalent, DDM with relevant subject and content balance. BTEC qualifications in combination with others will also be considered. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 34 points overall, including 6 at Higher Level in a relevant subject area, and 16 points overall from Higher Level subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 30%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £35,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance at University of Leeds 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 at University of Leeds?
98% 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 at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does BA Theatre and Performance at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Theatre and Performance at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.