Drama and Production BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Drama and Production BA (Hons) and other courses in English Studies at University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20738 | £18413 | £20887 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18446 - £26123 | £13378 - £23166 | £16169 - £27284 |
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Course Description
Whether you dream of performing to an audience or you'd be happier applying your talents behind the scenes, raise the curtain on your theatrical dreams with this comprehensive, thoughtfully-constructed programme.
Train as a performer, practitioner, producer, or researcher, with a focus on planning, production, and entrepreneurial skills. Cultivate valuable performance production skills via involvement with in-house productions as well as those from visiting companies. Access fantastic placements and performance opportunities as a result of the programme’s connections with theatre practitioners and arts centres in the region, and develop a major piece of practice and/or text-based research in your fourth year, drawing on the critical performance and production skills developed throughout the degree.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Drama and Production BA (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Studies
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 58 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 58 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Drama and Production BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13980 | year 1 |
| International | £13980 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £14988 | year 1 |
| International | £14988 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
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:
August 1, 2026
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 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
W440
About University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.
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FAQ about Drama and Production BA (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Managers, directors and senior officials (15%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (15%), Teaching Professionals (15%), Sports and fitness occupations (5%)
- Drama and Production BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of the Highlands and Islands.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 2.95% Percentile among all Drama students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.