Drama and Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Drama and Theatre Arts BA (Hons) at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theatre.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Drama & Theatre
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Drama & Theatre at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22500 | £22000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £14500 - £31000 | £16500 - £26500 | £23000 - £33000 |
All Drama & Theatre courses of University of Birmingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Drama & Theatre
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20903 | £17931 | £21753 |
25-75 percentile range | £17825 - £24915 | £12598 - £22386 | £15916 - £27274 |
All Drama & Theatre courses in the UK
Course Description
With our own theatre and links to professional practitioners in Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, London and beyond, our undergraduate Drama and Theatre Arts course at the University of Birmingham combines theory and practice.
Whether your interest lies in Elizabethan drama, live art, British playwrights or theatre for young audiences, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of drama and theatre before specialising in your favourite areas. During your time at the University of Birmingham, we will help you develop into a confident researcher and performer and to build a diverse and attractive professional profile. You will study alongside our staff, many of whom continue to practise in the creative industries, collaborating with professional artists from large-scale operas to site specific performances in caravans and igloos! There are also opportunities for student placements with the BBC Drama Village, which is based at our Selly Oak campus.
Why study this course?
Study, rehearse and perform in a professional setting – with its own library, study areas, studio spaces, design, lighting, sound and stage management work areas, as well as a professionally equipped 200 seat theatre, the Selly Oak Campus provides everything you need to get the most out of your degree.
Learn from and work with the experts – you will be taught by our research leading staff, many of whom continue to practise in the professional theatre industry, as all well working with visiting industry professionals throughout your programme.
Personalise your course to suit your interests and career path – whether you’re interested in studying or performing ancient or contemporary theatre or working front of house, in house or on stage, our wide variety of diverse modules will ensure your degree suits you.
Get on board with the bard – where better to study Shakespeare than in the town where he was born! Make use of our internationally renowned Shakespeare Institute based in Stratford-upon-Avon and collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips, such as this choreography workshop with Movement Director Tom Jackson Greaves.
Join a successful alumni community – past graduates have forged careers in performance, directing, producing and marketing to name a few, for companies such as the BBC, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Rep and The RSC. Our Selly Oak Campus is also the location of the BBC Drama Village, who offer our students some exciting placement opportunities. Engage with an active student and staff population – with DTALiT, the Department’s own creative community and a wide variety of Drama societies, including everything from musical theatre groups to societies who take their work to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, you’re sure to find something you want to get involved with. Plus, you can take advantage of Birmingham’s exciting theatre scene, from big establishments such as Birmingham Hippodrome to quirky institutions such as The Old Joint Stock and stimulating festivals such as Fierce and BE.
7th in The Guardian University Guide 2022
Top 100 in the QS World Subject Rankings 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Drama and Theatre Arts BA (Hons) at University of Birmingham
25% | Customer service occupations |
15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Drama and Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Drama”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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