Drama & Theatre

Drama and theatre is the study and practice of performance: how stories are told through bodies, voices, space, and time, and what this mode of expression reveals about human experience that other art forms cannot. It is a discipline that combines creative practice with critical enquiry, asking you both to make work and to think rigorously about the history, theory, and politics of theatre-making. Drama and theatre develops confidence, collaboration, imagination, and the ability to communicate powerfully, which is why people drawn to it often thrive in roles that demand all of those qualities at once.

At Liverpool Hope University, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, making it accessible to students who are passionate about drama and theatre but may not have followed a conventional academic route. It also offers a placement year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, giving you substantial professional and international experience embedded within the degree. Liverpool has a rich theatrical tradition and a vibrant cultural scene, and studying drama in this context means engaging with a living, active performance environment.

You will develop practical skills in acting, directing, devising, and production, alongside a critical understanding of dramatic literature and theatre history. The typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects the programme's inclusive approach to entry.

Drama and theatre graduates pursue careers across a wide range of creative and professional sectors. Many go on to work as performers, directors, theatre makers, drama teachers, and community arts practitioners. Others find that the skills they develop, particularly in communication, teamwork, and thinking on their feet, transfer readily into roles in education, social work, arts administration, project management, marketing, and media.

Postgraduate study in theatre practice, drama education, applied theatre, or performance studies is available for those who want to deepen their expertise or develop a research dimension to their practice.