Our Drama and Performance Practice degree enables you to build practical techniques and theoretical knowledge in acting, directing, creative collaboration, research, arts management and drama teaching. You’ll learn about the full range of theatre from classical acting to improvisation, physical theatre to contemporary digital performance. With opportunities to gain experience working in settings including Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre and Gloucester's King's Theatre, as well as at venues like the Wilson Art Gallery and the National Trust’s Croome Court, our graduates stand out from the competition. You can even take a show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and learn from Broadway actors and directors on a trip to New York City (additional costs may apply, see course web page for details). You’ll draw on the expertise of experienced professionals, gaining an array of practical skills in voice, movement, relaxation techniques, singing, stage combat and acting for camera. The academic programme is also supplemented by specialist workshops in areas such as commedia dell'arte mask performance, TV drama, clowning and radio acting. Learning in our purpose-built performing arts centre, you’ll take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities including drama and dance studios with full lighting rigs, a multimedia theatre studio and an acoustically designed music and singing room.

At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

– if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply).

– we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

– whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life. Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*. *Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.