Drama - BA(Hons)

Why BA (Hons) Drama?
Develop your talent on a path of discovery through every facet of theatre making. Choose from a wide selection of modules to become a theatre maker with a wealth of experience, abilities, and creativity. Focus on the areas of expertise you're passionate about such as writing, directing, devising physical theatre, and acting.
Why study this course?
If you love theatre making and facing a challenge, studying BA(Hons) Drama at UWE Bristol is the next step for you. Our theatre community is supportive and dedicated. You will work closely with staff and your fellow students to share ideas and work as a collective on many productions.
You will develop a strong foundation in all aspects of theatre making, with the option to specialise and contribute to a large number of live performances each year. Our graduates emerge as confident and creative individuals, equipped with an array of soft skills including collaboration, networking and organisation - ready to operate in the real world.
Real-world experience
You will have a wealth of opportunities to develop personally and gain real-world experience. We work closely with the local theatre network and, from your first year, we'll support you to form your own theatre company producing your own extra-curricular work and making the most of rehearsal and performance space.
As a writer, director, technician, or as a performer, you will devise and produce original performances. Specialist workshops led by staff and industry professionals will give you the chance to develop specific skill-sets, and you'll showcase your work at the New Performance Festival.
Where it can take you
You'll graduate ready for a career performing for theatre, television, and film. You may also choose to progress to further study with one of the country's prestigious theatre schools such as LAMDA and RADA.