Kingston University

Drama BA (Hons)

Kingston UniversityKingston School of Art at Penrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Be inspired by theatre’s past, present and future Begin your career in the performing arts On this course, you'll develop your skills as a performer and theatre-maker in professional facilities, such as The Rose Theatre, and the Studio Theatre in Kingston University’s landmark Town House building. As part of Kingston School of Art, students on this course benefit from joining a creative community where collaborative working and critical practice are encouraged. Our workshops and studios are open to all disciplines, enabling students and staff to work together, share ideas and explore multi-disciplinary making.

Dance, drama and music at Kingston School of Art Develop your technique and learn the skills you need to launch your career. Hear from our staff and students about how they hone their craft.

Key highlights

  • Develop skills as both performer and theatre-maker
  • Use professional facilities including The Rose Theatre
  • Perform in the Studio Theatre in the landmark Town House building
  • Part of a creative art school community encouraging collaboration
  • Workshops and studios open to all disciplines for multi-disciplinary making

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 112-128 Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.), including Dance, Performance Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Engl…
  • Additional condition: audition — Additional requirements for Drama BA (Hons): Open Please submit a digital audition.

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Actor
  • Theatre maker
  • Theatre director
  • Drama facilitator
  • Arts administrator
  • Drama teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,200 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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