Drama BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University

Programme overview

Bring your ideas to the stage. The Drama BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University is built for creative storytellers ready to make bold, original performances and to study drama in a city with a thriving arts scene. This dynamic degree blends hands-on practical training in theatre-making with real critical and historical depth. Offered only as a Combined Honours degree (for example Drama and Acting, Drama and Dance, Drama and English Literature, Drama and Film & Visual Culture, Drama and Musical Theatre).

Faculty: School of Creative and Performing Arts | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One: Introductions to Drama. Year Two: Explorations in Drama. Year Three: Advanced Studies in Drama.

Career pathways

This future-proof drama course gives you the entrepreneurial edge and creative leadership needed to conquer the cultural, commercial, and educational sectors. By building applied industry skills and creative leadership, you will be fully equipped for immediate employment or postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-Levels: BBC; UCAS Tariff Points: 112; BTEC: DMM; Access to HE: 112 Tariff Points; IB: 26 points; T-Levels: Merit; Subject requirements: The ability to act is essential and applicants should show their experience in their personal statement. We encourage students to apply with Drama or Performing Arts A level/BTEC or equivalent.; English language: IELTS 6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home (UK) full-time undergraduate tuition; subject to inflation-linked increases Source

International applicants: GBP 15,225 a year (2026/27). International tuition Source

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.hope.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply/

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