Drama and Contemporary Performance BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

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Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Drama and Contemporary Performance at Manchester School of Theatre is all about your development as a theatre artist, performer, thinker and professional, in a city with a vibrant theatre and performance scene.With a focus on cutting edge practices across contemporary performance and dramatic theatre, the programme combines artistic practice and academic enquiry, and draws on established local, national and international networks.Working with leading theatre academics, artists and ...Read more

Drama and Contemporary Performance at Manchester School of Theatre is all about your development as a theatre artist, performer, thinker and professional, in a city with a vibrant theatre and performance scene.With a focus on cutting edge practices across contemporary performance and dramatic theatre, the programme combines artistic practice and academic enquiry, and draws on established local, national and international networks.Working with leading theatre academics, artists and professionals, you will be part of a close knit course community, working in one of the most vibrant sectors of a city internationally acclaimed for its creativity.


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

- The course is based in our brand new Grosvenor East building, featuring movement and performance studios, TV and Radio studios and a 180-seat theatre.- Strong focus on cutting edge practices in contemporary performance and dramatic theatre.- Close relationships with Contact Theatre, HOME, The Royal Exchange and international partners gives our students first-hand experience and insight into industry. - Combines artistic practice, academic enquiry and professional development.- Builds on many years of experience producing artists, performers, producers and teachers.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Drama
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drama graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£18,000
Performing Arts (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Performing Arts (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Performing Arts (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Safiya
06 Nov 23

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Holly
14 Nov 22

Very modern and well equipped campus with great facilities for students. Located very close to Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly train stations so it’s very..Read more

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Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 104-112 UCAS Tariff Points

Popular A-level subjects

Drama

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Drama
71%
English Literature
37%
Media Studies
13%
Performing Arts
12%
History
11%
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14 Nov 22
Drama and Contemporary Performance BA (Hons)
Very modern and well equipped campus with great facilities for students. Located very close to Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly train stations so it’s very...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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