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Drama BA Hons
BA Drama embraces all forms of drama across stage, screen and beyond.
You will explore everything from literary adaptation to street theatre, from activist performance to audio design, from playwriting
read moreMost helpful review for Performing Arts and Drama at The University of Manchester
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19th December 21
How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?
What you will need to do
Apply by 31 Jan
Attend an interview
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Drama BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Performing Arts and Drama at The University of Manchester
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A,A,B
Required subjects for Drama BA Hons at The University of Manchester
Grades AAB, including a Grade A in an essay-based subject such as English Literature, History or Politics. General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer.
The University recognises the benefit of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. For this programme, as well as the regular conditions of offer, we may make students who are currently taking or completed the EPQ an alternative offer. For this course it would be ABB including A in an essay based subject plus the Extended Project at Grade A.
Typical Contextual Offer: Grades ABB, including a Grade A in an essay-based subject such as English Literature, History or Politics for applicants who meet our contextual offer criteria.
UCAS points for current students on Performing Arts and Drama at The University of Manchester
English language requirements
7.0
Additional details
7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component.
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Drama at The University of Manchester
member765059
19th December 21
Drama, BA Hons FullTime
Amazing course with an amazing community feel and great teaching. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1219922
28th November 15
Drama, BA Hons FullTime
The lecturers are really nice, making the lectures really fun. The content is interesting and it's so easy to make friends read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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