Drama and Psychology BA (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Chester

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Chester

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A Combined Honours degree at Chester gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies.**Drama**Study a unique course where you can creatively engage with both traditional and alternative forms of theatre and performance.This degree will provide you with opportunities to engage with a wide range of approaches to making theatre and ...Read more

A Combined Honours degree at Chester gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies.


Drama

Study a unique course where you can creatively engage with both traditional and alternative forms of theatre and performance.This degree will provide you with opportunities to engage with a wide range of approaches to making theatre and performance. You will study a broad suite of modules which will enhance your knowledge of performance making. This includes looking at traditional forms of theatre, while also engaging with alternative forms of making performance, such as devising.The degree focuses on practice, theory and industry which allows you to explore performance critically and practically whilst gaining a deeper understanding of diverse performance, as well as creative and research practices. There are also regular guest workshops and talks, and opportunities for work experience through our extensive industry links and our resident, professional theatre companies.You will work with specialist and highly experienced lecturers, a wide range of professional practitioners and visiting industry professionals with a wealth of industry experience. The team currently includes experienced theatre directors, applied theatre practitioners, and experts in actor training and physical theatre. Alongside this, you can work with specialists in areas such as live art and interactive digital performance. There are a number of extracurricular activities to get involved with, such as regular trips to theatres, galleries and other creative spaces.


Psychology

Delve deep into the mind and discover more about how people think, behave and feel on our BPS-accredited Psychology degree.The School of Psychology at Chester offers degrees accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The course structure allows you to study a wide range of areas of psychology through optional modules at all levels, alongside the core modules required for BPS accreditation.If you’re interested in a professional career in psychology, there are specialist routes through the course where you can take relevant elective modules at each level. This degree will also equip you with a variety of employability skills, including literacy, numeracy, critical appraisal, data handling, communication and logical problem-solving skills.We also offer an optional further year of study abroad that you take between your second and third years of study. As this is an additional year, this meansyou can use this as an opportunity to pursue areas of study of your choice, whilst exploring another country and culture.This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for students who major in Psychology.

Key stats

Psychology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
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 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drama graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£16,380
Psychology (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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
T
Tayler
20 Nov 24

The university make a point of looking after the students by being available anytime to support us. The worst part is that the walk to the Kingsway Uni campus is difficult in the..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
11 Oct 24

I love the facilities, lots of spaces to use so I dont struggle for rehearsal spaces, although student housing is all mostly based at the main campus and the petition for a..Read more

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC. Applicants must also have GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above and GCSE English at grade C/4 or above.

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC. Applicants must also have GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above and GCSE English at grade C/4 or above.

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above. Applicants must also have GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above and GCSE English at grade C/4 or above.

Applicants must also have GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above and GCSE English at grade C/4 or above.

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
87%
Sociology
23%
Biology
22%
English Literature
19%
History
16%
HESA
Drama

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

Drama
63%
English Literature
29%
Media Studies
19%
Psychology
19%
History
14%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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University of Chester
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Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
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