Theatre Studies Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University of East London 89% - 5% £9250 £13740 106 London On campus Full-time
University of the Arts London 89% 3% 0% £9250 - 119 London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London 89% 3% 0% £4625 £7280 119 London On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £6935 £10920 - London On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £4625 £7280 - London On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £6935 £10920 - London On campus Part-time
Rose Bruford College - - - £3250 £9000 - Sidcup On campus Part-time
Birkbeck, University of London - - - £6935 £10920 - London On campus Part-time
Morley College - - - £6165 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5625 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5625 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5100 - - London On campus Full-time
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Westminster Kingsway College - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
University of West London - - - - - - Ealing On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Theatre Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Theatre Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Theatre Studies

  • Critical Studies
  • Dramatic Writing
  • Acting
  • Design
  • Dramaturgy and Directing

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Theatre Studies

  • Confidence
  • Self- presentation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Self- awareness
  • Self- discipline
  • Open mind and ability to move beyond boundaries
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical, critical and research skills
  • Ability to cope with criticism
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Performance skills
  • Interpreting texts and script writing skills
  • Technical theatre and directing skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Theatre Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Theatre Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Theatre Studies at Brunel University

15% Customer service occupations
15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Caring personal services
10% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Performing Arts - BA (Hons) at University of East London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 89 out of 100 among 85 respondents.