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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W402

Drama

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Drama at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Find your voice as a student of drama as part of our creative community. Probe the social and political impact of theatre and performance in the 21st century. We’ll develop your performance skills and help you discover the many opportunities presented by a life in the creative industries. 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 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £17,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Performance Techniques and Improvisation
Theatre History and Dramatic Traditions
Playtext Analysis and Interpretation
Contemporary Theatre and Performance
Devised Theatre and Creative Practice
Drama and Social Engagement
Acting for Stage and Studio
Theatre Production and Design
UCAS Code:W402
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC - BBB

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£22,500£24,000
3 years£14,000£17,500£21,000
5 years£18,500£22,500£26,500

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▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Drama as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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