Drama Studies degrees

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University of Surrey

1 drama-studies courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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WUSCA ranking: 36th
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Best thing is the fantastic 24/7 library that's not just resourceful but also incredibly welcoming with even overnight snacks there for those who spend their time at the library at night! I wish the university had more student accommodation on offer for the international students.

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Musical Theatre - BA (Hons)
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Royal Holloway, University of London

4 drama-studies courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 9th
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Most of the lecturers are great and very talented. But I would say the first year is very intense in terms of pace and the amount of content for each lecture so a little overwhelming. There’s a large amount of neuroscience and stats. Feedback can be a bit vague. There are societies and sport clubs. I tried a few societies but found them cliquey but others like them. Can’t comment on SUbas I’m a commuter and never been. The location of the uni is pretty isolated and boring. I’m a commuter but would feel bored living in Egham. It just feels like a village and is a 2 mile round walk. The uni is next to an A road and the walk up the hill is dodgy (narrow path). The people here tend to be on the posh side. I do think the campus and library is pretty, there’s a good library and teaching quality is good.

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Drama and Theatre - BA (Hons)
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  • Skills Lab
  • Theatre and Culture 1
  • Theatre and Ideas 1
  • Theatre and Performance Making 1
  • Theatre and Text
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Classical Studies and Drama - BA (Hons)
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  • Theatre and Performance Making 1
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University of Winchester

1 drama-studies courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 76th
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it is a very green campus with lovely up to date libraries and accommodation. it is close to town and the train station makes it easy to go southampton for a night out. unfortunately not a great nightlife, SU is good but queue for hours to get in, and no clubs in the town.

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Musical Theatre - BA (Hons)
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Lancaster University

2 drama-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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WUSCA ranking: 74th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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Manchester Metropolitan University

1 drama-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 20th
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WUSCA ranking: 4th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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University of Worcester

1 drama-studies courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 73rd
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WUSCA ranking: 28th
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University of Worcester is friendly and inviting , the green spaces are brilliant and really bring a sense of zen to uni life. The students union has a lot to offer and are very supportive. Aswell as this the hangar has everything you need for socialising. The support of staff is second to none . The only thing I would say is the parking is very expensive and sometimes I would prefer all of my course related lectures on one campus rather than split across two

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Musical Theatre - BA (Hons)
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Bucks New University

5 drama-studies courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 93rd
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WUSCA ranking: 18th
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It is a lovely place to work with. Lecturers are friendly, knowledgeable and very approachable and simulations are really participative as it gives you hands on experience and actual scenarios that build your confidence next time you experience it in real life.

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University of Lincoln

2 drama-studies courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 42nd
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WUSCA ranking: 41th
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Limited amount of shops in Lincoln, which makes it get a bit stale quick, but is still a lovely city with plenty of things to do. Another downside is the fact it is in the middle of nowhere, you have to get trains or coaches if you want to go anywhere else. However, it does have everything you need as a student, with a good night out as well

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Drama and English - BA (Hons)
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University of Chichester

9 drama-studies courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 54th
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WUSCA ranking: 70th
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I love this uni. It’s great! What I love so much about it is how close your course is. With each year consisting of very few students you really become a family whereas, other universities you rarely even speak to people on the same course as you! The student life is good but it can be a bit dull due to the lack of student based businesses in Chichester and Bognor meaning that for anything ‘trendy’ you are expected to travel to Portsmouth or the surrounding areas. What I don’t love is the accommodation. The uni has two main off-site accomodations in Chichester and both are not nice places to live. Whilst Fishbourne has better facilities, it is a cold, dire place to live. Stockbridge on the other hand has stained carpets, showers in which you press a button for 30s of water at a time, and tiny kitchens. I am particularly disappointed in the accommodation manager, when I reported a flatmate for aggressive and threatening behaviour and asked not to be identified, he promptly told the flatmate about what I had said. This issue desperately needs to be sorted out. Overall, particularly in the Conservatoire, the uni has been dealing with some big budget cuts causing certain courses to become essentially obsolete and just made to keep funding up. This is really disappointing as it means students are being admitted to a course that wont utilise their talents therefore not preparing them for the industry that they are desperate to enter.

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2 drama-studies courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Musical Theatre - BA (Hons)
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Drama studies degrees

A degree in drama studies can lead to a variety of careers spanning acting, directing, arts administration, education, or even roles in media and communication. Students learn through both practical and theoretical work, fostering creativity, communication techniques, and critical thinking. Often studied topics include theatrical history, playwriting, acting techniques, storytelling, and analysis of literary and dramatic works. More than being on stage, drama studies offers a lens through which to view human experiences, societal dynamics, and bring narratives to life through the power of performance. Postgraduate options can involve specialisation in areas like acting, theatre production, drama therapy, and academia.

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