About Drama - BA (joint Honours) Degree in Cardiff Metropolitan University
Course Overview
The study of Drama at Cardiff Met forms part of the BA Humanities and Education Joint Honours programme within the Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy.
The Drama side of the degree introduces you to a range of theatre genres, playwrights and practitioners using both textual and practical exploration. You will be encouraged to consider the influences from which theatre is made, experiment with performance styles and analyse theatre practice. In addition you have the opportunity to develop your own skills as a theatre maker, as both performer and director.
You will also explore how drama can be applied to a range of community and educational settings, which will complement your work-based placement in year two.
Course Content
In addition to the specialist Drama modules all students also undertake core modules. These are designed to help you develop academic and research skills required for successful study within higher education, and to help you both to explore future options for employment and to develop employability skills.
Employability & Careers
On completion of the course there are various options available to you. You may wish to continue your academic study or pursue a career.
Academic routes include:
- Apply for post-graduate study in acting, directing and community theatre
- Secondary PGCE Drama Course at Cardiff Met
- Primary PGCE Course at Cardiff Met
Career options include:
- Associate posts with established theatre/arts companies (eg. Education officer, marketing and administration)
- Setting up of own community arts projects
- Graduate entry positions in a range of industries.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, include one English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 overall* with no sub score lower than 5.5
- PTE : Overall - 52, Reading - 51, Speaking - 51,Listening - 51,Writing - 51
Cardiff Metropolitan University Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
38.2 million GBP (2019) |
| Cost of Attendance |
9,000 GBP |
| Housing Facilities |
Available |
| Mode of Application |
Online and Offline. |
| Application fee |
Not applicable. |
Cardiff Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expense |
Cost |
| Tuition |
800-12000 GBP |
| Meals |
200 GBP |
| Housing |
800 GBP |
| Student Activity Fee |
Free for Hall room Students. |
| Weekly Expenses |
300 GBP |
| On,-Off cost |
2500 GBP |
Personal requirements including books charge a different fee according to the course.
