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About Drama And Performance BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth

Do you love drama, theatre and performance? Are you fascinated by how performance is created and how it relates to contemporary issues?

If you’re inspired by the process of making theatre and performance as well as studying the history and social context, then this BA (Hons) Drama and Performance degree course is for you.

You'll study drama in all its forms, and make and perform in physical theatre, fringe productions, and promenade performance. In year 2, you'll also choose optional modules that allow you to study what you're most interested in, and design your own path.

Come to Portsmouth to study the subject you love, and gain the practical skills you’ll need to turn your degree into a career.

Careers and opportunities

When you finish this drama degree, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

What jobs can you do with a drama degree?

On this drama degree, you’ll develop the skills to create your own working opportunities or get employment in roles such as:

• actor
• director
• playwright
• stage manager
• theatre manager
• arts administrator
• producer

Previous graduates have also formed their own event companies, found work in media and arts organisations, and gone into teaching.

Academic qualification equivalents

• If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
• PTE:  54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.

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