Drama - BA (Hons)
Edge Hill University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Ormskirk (Main Campus)

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Act. Create. Produce. Find your voice as a student of drama as part of our creative community. Probe the social and political impact of theatre and performance in the 21st century. We’ll develop your performance skills and help you discover the many opportunities presented by a life in the creative industries.Live performance is central to our ethos. On this drama course, we’ll encourage you to develop your artistic skills and vision in the theatres and studios of our Arts Centre. Join ...Read more

Act. Create. Produce. Find your voice as a student of drama as part of our creative community. Probe the social and political impact of theatre and performance in the 21st century. We’ll develop your performance skills and help you discover the many opportunities presented by a life in the creative industries.Live performance is central to our ethos. On this drama course, we’ll encourage you to develop your artistic skills and vision in the theatres and studios of our Arts Centre. Join workshops with professional directors and companies. Try new techniques for acting, improvisation, rehearsal and performance as you collaborate on stage. Explore the process of making socially-engaged theatre and performance both with and for specific audiences and communities.Interrogate plays across time and culture to answer questions on the origins, development and value of drama. You’ll examine the work of key ensembles in traditional and contemporary theatre, before creating dynamic group productions. And you’ll also have opportunities to push yourself further with our staff- and student-led drama groups.We want you to feel supported during your drama degree. Our team of experienced actors, playwrights, directors and theatre technicians will work with you as you grow. Together, we’ll connect theory to practice so you graduate as a practitioner with a deep understanding of your profession and real experience of live performance.Sandwich year option available,Studying abroad option available,Work placement opportunity

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47/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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50th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
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Ben
05 Feb 25

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Ben
05 Feb 25
Drama - BA (Hons)
Finishing building the SU building, it's caused issues with introducing the Society myself and some friends have created this year...
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Evan
05 Feb 25
Drama - BA (Hons)
i think an improvement to accessibility for students with learning difficulties could be...
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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Since 1885, Edge Hill University has been helping students to embark on truly inspirational journeys, creating access to knowledge...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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