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BA Theatre

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Theatre
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
U3536PYC
Median salary
£25,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 77%
  • Learning opportunities: 73%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 80%
  • Organisation and management: 45%
  • Learning resources: 89%
  • Student voice: 59%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 100 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 78%
  • Working and studying: 9%
  • Further study: 3%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Elementary occupations: 17%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 11%
  • Sales occupations: 11%
  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 9%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 71%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 41%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 26%
  • South East: 49%
  • South West: 6%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Music.

What do graduates of BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth?

77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.

Does BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Theatre at University of Portsmouth?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.