Drama BA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme offers a lively approach to the study of Drama, integrating practical exploration with research-based learning to advance both creative practice and critical inquiry. We offer students an industry-responsive, interdisciplinary education, with many opportunities to connect with industry professionals through guest lectures, workshops, placement experiences and through attending professional theatre productions. Through embodied learning, students will have the chance to engage with a broad sweep of historical and contemporary theatre analysis with specialist modules in, for example, contemporary performance, Irish studies and post-conflict drama, all celebrating the richness and diversity of theatre-making across the island of Ireland.
Teaching and research are also strong in the areas of applied theatre and theatre in education, acting theory and practice, with opportunities to explore the interdisciplinarity of theatre across diverse fields such as medical science, psychology, geography, architecture, and social science. In short, the programme aims to enable students to explore the social, cultural, and political dimensions of this vital artform. The Drama team is deeply committed to student support and pastoral care, guiding learners through the transition to higher education and offering sustained career-focused advice and training throughout the programme.
This holistic approach ensures that graduates are not only equipped with advanced academic and practical skills but also prepared to contribute meaningfully to the professional theatre landscape and beyond.
Key highlights
- Combines practical exploration with research-based study of theatre
- Guest lectures, workshops and placements connect students with industry professionals
- Specialist modules in contemporary performance, Irish studies and post-conflict drama
- Strengths in applied theatre, theatre in education and acting practice
- Interdisciplinary links with psychology, medical science, geography and architecture
- Career-focused advice and training offered throughout the programme
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — BBB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Theatre director
- Drama practitioner
- Applied theatre facilitator
- Arts administrator
- Theatre education officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600
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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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