Take centre stage with a degree in drama at Plymouth, where you’ll work with experts from the University and the wider industry. Plymouth itself will become your stage as you put together your own projects across the city. Immerse yourself in how things work both on and off stage. Learn by doing, taking on the challenge of staging a full-length play – from bidding for funding to the final performance in the University’s award-winning theatre.
- **Facilities.** Rehearse and train in a world-class and fully accessible award-winning theatre and studio space – The House. ...
Take centre stage with a degree in drama at Plymouth, where you’ll work with experts from the University and the wider industry. Plymouth itself will become your stage as you put together your own projects across the city. Immerse yourself in how things work both on and off stage. Learn by doing, taking on the challenge of staging a full-length play – from bidding for funding to the final performance in the University’s award-winning theatre. <br/><br/><br/>- **Facilities.** Rehearse and train in a world-class and fully accessible award-winning theatre and studio space – The House. Access all areas of theatre with our dedicated Tech team.<br/><br/><br/>- **Placements.** Access to our dedicated Placements Officer and a wide range of internships and volunteering opportunities with arts organisations across Plymouth and the South West. 154 placements this year for directors, producers, practitioners and performers including with paid placements with Jermyn Street Theatre (West End), Kneehigh and at Theatre Royal Plymouth.<br/><br/><br/>- **Talks, master classes and workshops.** Advance your creative practice with visiting companies and internationally recognised performance artists; in the past these have included Action Hero, Low Profile, John Nettles, Wildworks, Lone Twin, Earthfall and Robert Lyons.<br/><br/><br/>- **Free theatre visits scheme.** Enrich your experience with the opportunity to attend shows and performances by well-known practitioners and companies.<br/><br/><br/>- **Free key texts.** Benefit from free texts provided in your first year.<br/><br/><br/>- **Your degree will be taught by passionate people** with experience from a wide range of academic and industry backgrounds who are driving real change in their fields.<br/>
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
W403
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
In combination with Advanced Highers
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (preferably Performing Arts, Humanities or Combined, however, other subjects will be considered) with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction.
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points in any subjects
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Considered in combination
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104 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-levels
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