BA Theatre and Performance Studies
About this course
BA in Theatre and Performance Studies, a drama degree focused on practical performance training and critical analysis. The course features a foundational first year comprising four core modules that balance theoretical study with practical work. Subsequent years offer flexible module choices curated alongside academic staff to align with individual interests. Students utilise facilities at the Warwick Arts Centre and participate in student performance societies alongside their academic studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. IB: 32
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 68%: 87 offers from 128 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Warwick 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 Warwick?
96% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Warwick?
68% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 87 offers from 128 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.