Theatre and Drama - BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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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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This Theatre and Drama degree invites you to explore theatre-making. You’ll integrate practise and theory, work with play texts and devise and link personal creativity with ensemble-based artistic collaboration. You’ll investigate approaches, conventions and theories connected to theatre and drama through studio practice and academic research. Our range of modules enables you to study acting, directing, theatre and performance histories and theories, voice and movement, devising, ensemble ...Read more

This Theatre and Drama degree invites you to explore theatre-making. You’ll integrate practise and theory, work with play texts and devise and link personal creativity with ensemble-based artistic collaboration. You’ll investigate approaches, conventions and theories connected to theatre and drama through studio practice and academic research. Our range of modules enables you to study acting, directing, theatre and performance histories and theories, voice and movement, devising, ensemble practice, theatre production, applied drama, practice as research, and more. The flexible nature of our drama degree means you can focus on your interests and career goals. Studying drama in Cardiff, you’ll benefit from being in the centre of a booming arts industry, from television production to independent arts venues. So, you’ll be surrounded by countless opportunities during and after your drama course.Theatre and drama graduates follow a wide range of careers. Many are employed in the media entertainment industries, while others choose to start up their own production companies, while some enter the teaching profession. The flexible and inclusive nature of the drama course ensures that our graduates have a highly developed range of transferable skills, enhancing their employability and career potential. Graduates can further their studies by applying for one of our postgraduate degrees. South Wales is a region with a booming arts industry, from television production to independent arts venues. With our degrees, you’ll study in the heart of Cardiff, surrounded by countless opportunities during your course and after graduation.

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83/279
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59th
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77th
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Jess
24 Nov 25

Course can feel un stimulating at times but bet some really good people..Read more

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Daniel
24 Nov 25

The campus has a fantastic library and excellent wellbeing services. The lecturers are also very friendly and supportive. I would’ve liked to have more compulsory support with..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£16,200 per year

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J
Jess
24 Nov 25
Theatre and Drama - BA (Hons)
Course can feel un stimulating at times but bet some really good people...
Read more
D
Daniel
24 Nov 25
Theatre and Drama - BA (Hons)
The campus has a fantastic library and excellent wellbeing services. The lecturers are also very friendly and supportive. I would’ve liked to have more compulsory support with...
Read more
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

The University of South Wales (USW) offers an industry-connected education designed to prepare students for real-world success....

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University Of South Wales Adam Street Cardiff CF24 2FN United Kingdom
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