BA (Hons) Drama with a Foundation Year
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
At UEA, we believe everyone should have the chance to study at degree level. You might not yet have the required grades. You may need a little extra support.
You may need time to decide where your interests lie. If so, then our BA Drama with a Foundation Year is the perfect choice. Our Humanities Foundation Year is an intensive and exciting year of study.
You’ll focus on the topics which interest you and create a toolkit of essential academic skills. We’ll support you to work towards your own learning goals in an encouraging, rewarding environment. You'll study with dedicated lecturers from UEA’s Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities.
In addition to Drama, you’ll explore a wide range of adjacent academic subjects, including English Literature, History, Philosophy, Film, Media, History of Art and Politics. We’ll help you make connections between different disciplines to spark your curiosity.
Key highlights
- Intensive Humanities Foundation Year building essential academic study skills
- Taught by lecturers from the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities
- Explore English Literature, History, Philosophy, Film, Media and Politics
- Study History of Art alongside Drama in the foundation year
- Supportive environment helping you work towards personal learning goals
Entry requirements
- A-level: CCC — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A Levels CCC Contextual offer: CDD BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMM Contextual offer: MMP Combinations of BTEC and A Levels Access to HE Diploma Access to Humanities & Social Sciences pat…
- A-level: CDD — contextual offer
- BTEC: MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- BTEC: MMP — contextual offer
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 credits at Level 3
- T-level: Pass — T Levels Obtain an overall Pass.
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Theatre Director
- Drama Teacher
- Arts Administrator
- Stage Manager
- Community Theatre Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
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 University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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