Bachelor in Theatre And Performance

At Queen Mary University of London, tuition fees are 9,990 GBP per year.

Overview

Follow your curiosity and challenge your ideas of what performance can be and how it can impact the world. There’s more to studying theatre than being a skilled performer – it’s about being a skilled writer, researcher and collaborator too. As the lines between arts and life are blurring, this multifaceted subject will have you studying a variety of cultures and historical periods, across a range of plays, site-specific performance, live art and socially engaged performance. Ranked 2nd in the UK for drama in Times Good University Guide 2022, and 1st for research in the UK (REF2021), you know you’re being taught by academics at the forefront of their discipline.

You’ll be challenged to make discoveries using a mixture of practice and theory. And with previous projects including women’s theatre in prison, you’ll question how performance can be used in different settings from museums to the street.

Step into the limelight

Providing opportunities for your development is important to us. Benefit from using our studio theatres, rehearsal rooms, cinemas and production suite. Not only that, but our technical team will be on hand to make your ideas happen. Make the most of our London location with free theatre tickets to the city’s contemporary theatre, good employer links and internship opportunities. We work with companies like Clean Break who were recently at the National Theatre. And we provide creative skills workshops and bespoke careers events throughout the course. Drama is a great launchpad into a range of careers. Our graduates aren't just performers and actors – they are communications managers, marketing executives, PR professionals and teachers.

Queen Mary University of London, with roots dating to 1785 and a current student body of about 32,000, is a major London-based university that blends historic traditions with modern research and teaching. Located in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, Queen Mary hosts approximately 13,120 international students and offers an extensive portfolio of 703 programs across humanities, law, medicine, engineering and the sciences. Its central London setting provides unrivalled cultural, professional and networking opportunities.

The university is known for strong professional programs, research impact and industry links, offering students access to clinical placements, legal clinics, laboratories and entrepreneurial support. Small-group teaching and diverse seminar options complement large lectures, while dedicated career services, internships and mentorship programs help students prepare for competitive job markets. Research-active faculties support postgraduate study and collaborative projects with global partners.

Life at Queen Mary is shaped by London’s vibrant student scene, from arts and dining to industry events and volunteering. Comprehensive international student support, language assistance and accommodation services ease the transition for newcomers. Prospective international applicants should check program-specific entry requirements, scholarship opportunities and early application deadlines to make the most of study and professional pathways in a dynamic global city.