BA Drama at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

BA Drama integrates practical exploration with research-based learning to advance creative practice and critical inquiry. Specialist modules cover contemporary performance, Irish studies and post-conflict drama, with strengths in applied theatre, theatre in education, and acting theory and practice. Students connect with professional theatre through guest lectures, workshops, placements and productions.

Department: School of Arts, English and Languages | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study historical and contemporary theatre analysis alongside practical work, with specialist modules such as Contemporary Performance and Solo Performance. A work-based learning module is available in Year 3.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to contribute to the professional theatre landscape and beyond; further study, including Master's programmes, is also an option.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: BBB. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted within the portfolio (Distinction* equated to A, Distinction to B). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. International Baccalaureate: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3. Access Course: average of 65%. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree. No specific subject requirements, but applicants should have an interest in theatre and be prepared to take part in practical classes. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent is required. Offer holders are invited to an offer holders' day. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year. Also applies to EU Other; academic year not stated for this figure Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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