About the course

Do you want to develop your practical skills as a theatre maker and writer, whilst exploring theatre and writing in their critical and industry contexts Then studying at the University of Birmingham on our undergraduate BA Drama and Creative Writing degree is for you.

　　With the guidance of our award-winning, industry-expert staff, delve into a wide range of genres of theatre and creative writing, including:  

　　Immersive and participatory performance

　　Approaches to acting

　　Victorian drama

　　Medicine and performance

　　Nonfiction writing

　　Playwriting

　　Poetry

　　Prose

　　Writing for the media

　　and hone your theatre making skills in our state-of-the-art theatre.  

　　Make use of our wide-ranging work-based placements and employability focused modules and graduate with a detailed awareness of and sought-after experience with the creative industries, including:  

　　Editing

　　Events management

　　Film and TV

　　Journalism

　　Marketing

　　Media

　　Publishing

　　Theatre

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2025	Birmingham
Autumn (September), 2026	Birmingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Birmingham

Number of A levels required:

　　3

　　Typical offer:

　　AAB

　　General Studies:

　　Not accepted

　　IB Diploma:

　　6,6,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall, including one Higher Level subject from our list of preferred subjects: English Language, English Literature English Language and Literature, Modern Language, History, Law, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Film Studies, Theatre Studies.

　　BTEC qualifications:

　　BTEC subjects accepted:

　　Performing Arts

　　Performing Arts (Acting)

　　Performing Arts: Dance

　　Performing Arts: Musical Theatre

　　BTEC qualifications:

　　BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

　　BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

　　BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.

　　TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Birmingham. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　101st / 1250

　　THE World ranking14th / 130

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