BA Theatre
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 61%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 43%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 25%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £28,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth 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 at University of Portsmouth?
66% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.