Drama BA (Hons)

Overview Updated 11/12/2018
The Drama BA (Hons) programme offers a unique opportunity to study Drama through both practical and theoretical modules, which exposes students to a wide cross section of the multitude career pathways in the fields of Drama, Theatre and Performance. At each year level, there are several opportunities to perform work through scene studies, devised theatre, ensemble productions and staged readings of student work.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

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Employability
The Professional Practice modules in Years 2 and 3 place an emphasis on a range of practical skills related to searching for, applying and interviewing for jobs, and the assessment strategy is tailored to the developing career goals for each student
The combination of Learning Through Drama (at Year 2) and Applied Performance (at Year 3) introduces students to a variety of socially engaged context for theatre practitioners to work within, from Theatre-in-Education to Drama Therapy to applied work in Hospitals, Prisons and Homeless Shelters.
The core teaching team delivers the programme in collaboration with industry professionals who engage students as Associate Lecturers and Guest Artists on specific modules, specialized workshops and enhancement activities such as ‘Changing Futures’ week and Theatre field trips.
Course Details
The Drama programme prepares students with a practical toolbox of methodologies and approaches to theatre-making in order to situate themselves within the diverse career pathways within the fields of Drama, Theatre and Performance industries. The programme is designed around the practical study of live theatre and performance underpinned by theoretical and historical contexts, which provides all students with a career outlook that might consider an academic career through further study. At the centre of the programme’s practical learning is the development of a collaborative, imaginative, reflexive and critically engaged mind-set. The programme aims to establish an ethos and approach to creative practices built on professionalism, rigor, empathy and commitment in the diverse fields related to theatre-making. This programme appeals to students interested in pursuing careers related to performance, directing, devising, performance writing, dramaturgy, technical design, producing and curating live events, as well as careers related to education and other socially engaged arts practices.

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English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
for study at undergraduate level
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level or DMM. Some experience of practice and theories in the field of drama, theatre and performance is highly recommended. All qualified applicants will be invited to an audition workshop and interview which is required for entry.
Foundation Framework Entry Requirements
Admission to this foundation programme is normally DEE at A Level and MPP at BTEC. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study.
For information on how to apply to study with us, please see our How to Apply page.

Course Content
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Performance Skills (40 Credits)
Module code: DRA1020Core Module Y
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Technologies for Performance (20 Credits)
Module code: DRA1018Core Module Y
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Histories and Cultures of Theatre (40 Credits)
Module code: DRA1022Core Module Y
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Creating Theatre (20 Credits)
Module code: DRA1023Core Module Y
Course Stats
Facilities &
Special Features
The Drama Teaching team and Visiting lecturers have a range professional experience and continue to develop their practice in many contexts which links the Programme to a wider network of artists, researcher, theatre companies, schools and specialized programmes, locally, nationally and internationally.
The opportunity to study on Drama as a Joint Honours student leads to a rich and diverse combination of students studying alongside one another, intertwining perspectives and knowledge gained on other courses. In addition, the Foundation and HND programmes further diversify the perspectives, interests and career outlooks of the student body, which in turn reflects the multitude of careers and specialties that may be pursued in the wider field of Drama.
Special course features include
- highly qualified and dynamic staff with professional practical experience
- opportunities for vocational placements
- friendly and supportive atmosphere
Facilities available include
- links with professional theatre companies including the prestigious Royal and Derngate theatre, small theatres and practitioners
- a technical unit in the Acting and Drama Subject area where students may borrow equipment
- a huge resource library with the latest volumes on drama, theatre, performance and multi-media and a designated academic librarian

Fees & Funding
2019/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
Foundation: £6,600 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA rate)
2018/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
Foundation: £6,500 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA rate)
2019/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £12,500
Foundation: £9,800 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA rate)
2018/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £12,000
Foundation: £9,400 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA rate)
Scholarships
EU and International Scholarships
A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.
Sir Thomas White Scholarship
The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…
TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000. This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…
The Chancellor's Fund
The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

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Updated 11/12/2018
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