UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W401

Drama (Musical Theatre)

Name: Drama (Musical Theatre)
Price: 18585 GBP
Availability: InStock

Bath Spa University

Bath, England

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3 yearsDuration

£18,585Per Year (Intl)

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bath Spa University, the BA (Hons) Drama (Musical Theatre) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Pursue your passion for musical theatre while enjoying the benefits of a more broadly based drama degree. - Develop your performance skills, knowledge and understanding of both Drama and Musical Theatre. - Learn to experiment, critically reflect and innovate in your work. - Prepare for a career in a range of employment contexts including theatre, creative industries and education. International tuition fees are £18,585 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Drama and Performance

Musical Theatre History and Development

Acting for Musical Theatre

Singing and Vocal Performance Techniques

Staging and Choreography for Musicals

Contemporary Theatre and Performance Practice

Dramatic Interpretation and Character Development

Dissertation or Independent Performance Project

UCAS Code:W401

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.

UCAS Points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,585

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,755

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,585

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,000	£28,500	£30,000
3 years	£13,500	£19,500	£24,000
5 years	£20,000	£25,000	£29,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 19% below UK average salary

This course

£19,500

UK average

£24,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£25,000

UK average

£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working

6%Studying

15%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

59%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

70%

Overall

Teaching on my course

81%

Learning opportunities

83%

Assessment and feedback

66%

Academic support

81%

Organisation and management

46%

Learning resources

85%

Student voice

49%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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