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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Drama course at Ulster University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the A level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| EU | £17,010 per year |
| International | £17,010 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W440
Here's what Ulster University says about its Drama course.
Study Drama at Ulster University in the United Kingdom.
Drama in the School of Creative Arts and Technologies provides an exciting and challenging programme with an emphasis on contemporary performance practices. Our approach to teaching and learning integrates theories and practices of performance in order to extend our understanding of Drama as an art form in its social, political and cultural contexts.
Our expert lecturing staff are internationally-recognised researchers with a range of industry-related experience. Students are able to take advantage of our nationally-acknowledged teaching expertise and will have opportunities to extend their experience of contemporary performance practices through contact with part time staff and key visiting lecturers. The Drama programmes benefit from extensive links with theatre practitioners and key Irish theatre companies, who use our spaces for performances and delivering practice-based workshops.
Drama allows students to learn in a rigorous and stimulating environment where they are encouraged to develop essential skills as thinking creative practitioners.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts and Humanities
Location
Derry~Londonderry | Derry-Londonderry
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Drama
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Ulster University reviews
Showing 68 reviews
Foundation year student
Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
The library is great and opened for all 24/7
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Ulster University students who took the Drama course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
52%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
61%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
61%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
84%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Drama or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Performing Arts | B | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B | |||||
| Health and Social Care | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Ulster University graduates who took Drama - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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