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

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

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Chester

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3 Years

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

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Chester

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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Study a unique Drama degree where you can creatively engage with both traditional and alternative forms of theatre. With a big emphasis on practical work, and a wide variety of modules to choose from, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a range of skills. Whether you want to be a performer, a director, a facilitator or a project manager, this course will also enable you to specialise in your chosen creative industries profession in your final year. We encourage you to engage with a wide ...Read more

Study a unique Drama degree where you can creatively engage with both traditional and alternative forms of theatre. With a big emphasis on practical work, and a wide variety of modules to choose from, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a range of skills. Whether you want to be a performer, a director, a facilitator or a project manager, this course will also enable you to specialise in your chosen creative industries profession in your final year. We encourage you to engage with a wide range of approaches to making theatre and performance. This includes looking at traditional forms of theatre, while also engaging with alternative forms of making performance such as devising. There’s also actor training to do with straight acting, comedy and physical theatre. 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. We have a thriving performance environment, with regular productions and performances by both our undergraduate and postgraduate students. There are also regular guest workshops and talks, and opportunities for work experience through our extensive industry links and our resident, professional theatre companies. Further to this, there are a number of extracurricular activities to get involved with, such as regular trips to theatres and galleries. Why you'll

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5/279
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77th
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56th

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Entry requirements

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 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

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

£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 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 Scotland

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

£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 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 Wales

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

£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 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 Northern Ireland

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

£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,535 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.

£5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26) £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26) Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

£14,450 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a modern, forward-thinking university...

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Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
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