About the course

Studying on our BA Drama and Theatre Arts undergraduate degree at the University of Birmingham allows you to combine theory and practice, provides you with your own theatre space and links to professional practitioners in Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, London and beyond.

　　Our course offers you a varied core programme, including hands-on experience of key production skills and engaging optional modules, such as:

　　Immersive and participatory performance

　　Approaches to Acting

　　Directing

　　Site specific performance

　　Medicine and performance  

　　Performance and nation   

　　Politics and performance

　　as well as the opportunity to perform and work on full-scale productions in our campus-based theatre.

　　We’ll help you develop into a confident researcher and performer, allowing you to build a diverse and attractive professional profile for future job roles as varied as actor, director, fundraiser, journalist, marketing manager, publisher, producer, stage manager and writer. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Birmingham
Autumn (September), 2025	Birmingham
Autumn (September), 2026	Birmingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Birmingham

BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts will normally be considered only when combined with an A Level qualification. A level subjects within the arts/humanities area are preferred. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6,6,5 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. TOEFL - 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing , IELTS - 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band

　　Number of A levels required:

　　3

　　Typical offer:

　　AAB–ABB

　　Required subjects and grades:

　　Satisfactory performance at an audition or, if not resident in the UK, on a visual recording - see below for more details.

　　General Studies:

　　Not accepted.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Birmingham. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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