Drama at University of Hull - UCAS

Course summary

Explore the theories behind performance and get to grips with practical performance projects in this Drama degree. Right from the start, you’ll learn everything about theatre through actively making theatre. Every week there’ll be a range of opportunities to develop and hone your skills in whichever areas appeal to you most. Whether you want to be a performer, designer, producer, writer, teacher or creative technician. You’ll be joining a buzzing theatre community in one of the most established Drama departments in the UK. Why study at Hull?

  • Tap into our industry links: We have strong working relationships with theatre companies such as Hull Truck, Middle Child, and New Diorama, for work experience opportunities, workshops, career advice, and more.
  • 100 employability: A perfect 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating.¹
  • Purpose-built theatre on campus: Our Gulbenkian Centre is home to the most flexible theatre space at any European university, complete with performance spaces, rehearsal rooms, design studios, and a costume department.
Where could this take me? Our graduates have worked for some of the world’s most reputable theatres and companies, including the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House, the Royal Court Theatre, and the Bouffes du Nord, in Paris. Many also work in broadcasting, for Sky, Channel 4 and the BBC. Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (This House - National Theatre) graduated from Hull in 2003. Others include musical director Martin Loew, theatre director Marianne Elliot, and artistic director of London’s New Diorama Theatre, David Bryne. ¹ (Drama) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2020/21, published by HESA June 2023.

Modules

Core modules include: Introductory Performance Techniques Introductory Production Technique Approaches to Theatre Performance Perspectives: Contexts and Criticism Performance Perspectives: Making Meaning Intermediate Technique Theatre Practice: Production Theatre Practice: Research and Development Advanced Technique

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W404
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.

https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £15400* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Provider information

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University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX


Clearing contact details

Online Clearing Enquiry Form
Admissions and Applicant Services

01482 466100

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thursday 17 August, 7am - 9pm Friday 18 August, 8am-6pm Saturday 19 August, 9am-3pm


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Drama at University of Hull - UCAS