BA/BSc (Hons) Drama and Psychology at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Drama and psychology are complementary disciplines that share a core concern in analysing, interpreting, representing and understanding humans and the world we inhabit. Our combined Drama and Psychology degree exposes you to a wide variety of methods to explore and understand the human mind and behaviour, from both scientific and artistic perspectives. In your study of Psychology, you’ll learn about research methods, data collection/analysis and critical thinking, while your Drama focus will be on creativity, working as part of a theatre company to develop your performance, writing and production skills.

Faculty: Bath School of Music and Performing Arts, School of Sciences | Duration: Three years full time. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Build the foundations and develop the core knowledge and skills you’ll need in both strands of your course. You’ll explore the main areas of psychological science, with an introduction to research and data analysis skills. During your Drama modules, you’ll work with other students as part of a theatre ensemble, with opportunities to perform, direct and produce.

Career pathways

This combined course will equip you with a huge variety of scientific, creative, collaborative, presentational and communication skills that are useful in many professional and vocational areas. You’ll be well placed to take on roles in counselling, arts therapy and education, management and human resources (HR).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit in a relevant subject.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to submit a digital portfolio of your work. More details will be supplied on invitation.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,240 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time. Part time available.

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/MOD/DRAAPS_D

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