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Bachelor of Drama

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A degree in theatre-making that pairs practical devising and text work with critical and historical study.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Drama. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.

Career outcomes

Cultural
Commercial and educational sectors
Creative leadership
Theatre
Postgraduate study

Curriculum

Three years. Year 1: introduction to drama
Building foundations in devising and text-based performance. Year 2: explorations in drama
Extending practice and theory. Year 3: advanced studies in drama
With student-led performance projects and independent research.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typically 112 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A levels or equivalent (120 on some courses); International qualifications judged via country pages; English: IELTS 6.0 overall with reading and writing 6.0 and no skill below 5.5.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications judged equivalent to UK A levels via the country pages (e.g. India Standard XII 75-85 per cent in all subjects); Applications through UCAS (institution code L46, LHOPE)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge 169
Oxford Test of English 120

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
Completed application materials
And portfolio or creative work samples.

How to apply

Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit the required portfolio and supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,000 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£8,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Creative Campus
Faculty or school	School of Creative and Performing Arts
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180,360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.