
Drama with Education BA (Hons)
Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore contemporary performance to develop your creativity, critical thinking and practical skills for a career in creative industries, and beyond.
Key highlights
- Explores contemporary performance through practical and critical study
- Develops creativity, critical thinking and practical performance skills
- Prepares students for careers in the creative industries and beyond
Entry requirements
- A-level: CCC — Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade (C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University
- A-level: CC — …Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite) Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite) Award p…
- BTEC: DMM — QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite) Award profile; RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite) Award profile of MMM QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma(2012 Suite) Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C or award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite) Award profile of MM plus A Level Grade C QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite) Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite) Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 55% (120-credit Access Course
- HNC / HND: Merit — Overall Merit with distinctions in 15 Level 5 credits for entry to Year 1; with an overall Merit may be considered for entry to Year 2; Overall Merit with distinctions in 45 Level 4 credits for entry to Year 1 only
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Drama Teacher
- Theatre Practitioner
- Drama Facilitator
- Arts Education Officer
- Arts Administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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