BA Drama
About this course
BA (Hons) Drama is a drama degree within the subject area of Drama. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students participate in a second-year production at the Mumford Theatre and a community theatre project, alongside a final-year individual research project and the Festival of Performance in Cambridge. Year 1 establishes foundations through compulsory modules such as Fundamentals for Acting, Researching Performance, Specialist Skills, Introduction to Screen Acting, Studio Project, and Into ARU. Year 2 advances technical abilities with compulsory modules including Festive Theatre, Advanced Specialist Skills, Community Theatre Performance, and Performance in Context, alongside optional choices like From Performance to Therapy Arts Therapies In Action, Writing for the Stage, Storytelling on Screen Collaborative Project, Performing Shakespeare, Directing and Choreography, Technical Production Placement, Ruskin Module, and Anglia Language Programme. Year 3 concludes the degree with compulsory modules in Creative Industries Major Project, Professional Preparation and Showcase, and Site Specific and Immersive Performance.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Drama, Performing Arts or related subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 365 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 58%
- London: 17%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals for Acting
- Researching Performance
- Specialist Skills
- Introduction to Screen Acting
- Studio Project
- Into ARU
- Festive Theatre
- Advanced Specialist Skills
- Community Theatre Performance
- Performance in Context
- From Performance to Therapy Arts Therapies In Action
- Writing for the Stage
- Storytelling on Screen Collaborative Project
- Performing Shakespeare
- Directing and Choreography
- Technical Production Placement
- Ruskin Module
- Anglia Language Programme
- Creative Industries Major Project
- Professional Preparation and Showcase
- Site Specific and Immersive Performance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Drama at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Drama at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Drama at Anglia Ruskin University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Drama at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Drama at Anglia Ruskin University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.