Bachelor's in Drama

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Drama is a Bachelor program taught at Bath Spa University, UK. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Bath Spa University’s BA (Hons) Drama explores plays, practitioners and genres influential in shaping contemporary theatre and performance. Students study practice areas such as play production, performing, writing and directing, and topics including Shakespeare, musical theatre, physical theatre, applied theatre and media and performance. The course includes core and optional modules.

The programme is structured across years one, two and three. Teaching includes lectures, workshops, seminars, skills classes, rehearsals, tutorials, work placements and theatre visits. Assessment uses a range of tasks such as public performance, playwriting, oral presentations, critical reflection, script analysis and individual and group research projects. A professional placement year is available within the course pathway.

Modules

  • Investigating Theatre and Performance
  • Contemporary Theatre
  • Building the Ensemble
  • Theatre Project
  • Introduction to Theatre Production
  • Performance Practices
  • Making Performance 1
  • Acting and Directing
  • Applied Theatre
  • Creative Production Skills
  • Writing for Performance 1
  • Musical Theatre Workshop

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Drama at Bath Spa University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Bath Spa University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Bath Spa University as pre-requiste for admission in Drama.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

  • A-levels or equivalent qualifications
  • Passion for the performing arts
  • Portfolio showcasing relevant work, if applicable
  • Audition or interview may be required

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/courses/ug-drama/

More Information

  • Working in theatre
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Education
  • Theatre production
  • Arts administration
  • Arts therapies
  • Further study, for example in Directing, Creative Producing, Creative Writing and Scriptwriting

Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.