Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Media (Honours)

Drama engages practically and theoretically with drama as a multi-dimensional subject and critically with research and performance practice.

Drama at DMU is a dynamic program informed by a mix of current scholarly thinking, historical theatrical traditions and contemporary methods of performance making. It offers you the opportunity to learn about the subject in a variety of ways by working with professional researchers, visiting practitioners, undertaking placements and internships, getting involved in professional performances, going on theatre trips at home and abroad, and showcasing your work to a variety of audiences. Studying Drama at DMU is an excellent preparation for students who wish to seek employment in a range of arts and industry related careers or to continue into postgraduate level study.

Reasons to study a Drama (Joint Honours) BA (Hons) degree at DMU:

• Recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts with superb facilities providing eight studios and rehearsal spaces designed specifically for performance-based learning activities
• Lively curriculum giving you the opportunity to engage critically with research and the practices of drama, theatre and performance.
• Creative and educational partnerships including Leicester’s Curve theatre where you can take part in internships, placements and work on professional co-productions
• Extensive performance opportunities including Exit Souls: The Drama Festival which showcases students’ work to a public audience each year
• International opportunity through DMU Global where you will have the opportunity for a meaningful international experience

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
• Min GPA: 60.0%
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 60 (Min Listening: 7.0, Min Reading: 8.0, Min Speaking: 16.0, Min Writing: 18.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 50
  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 32 (Min Listening: 2, Min Reading: 2, Min Speaking: 11, Min Writing: 11)
  • Min IELTS overall: 4.5 (Min Listening: 4, Min Reading: 4, Min Speaking: 4, Min Writing: 4)
  • Min PTE overall: 29