* To watch, think and write about Drama * To make theatre and performance with others * To prepare for careers where drama-based skills are in demand and for further studies in drama, including drama teaching Ratio of applications to places No. of applicants (2011): 373 No. of places (2011): 35 (additional places are available as part of a Combined Award) National student survey results Overall student Satisfaction with teaching for courses in this subject area (2011): 88%

The Drama Studies programme will equip you with writing, presentational, communication, and collaborative skills that are invaluable in many other professional and vocational areas. Following graduation, some students choose to pursue their interests further into postgraduate study or vocational training. Others use the knowledge gained to launch careers working with theatre companies and in television, or go on to find employment in the media world: * Arts and literary management * The media * Postgraduate study in acting * Community drama Since 2010, employers such as The National Theatre Company, Theatre Royal Bath, Bristol Old Vic and London Dungeons have recruited graduates from this course. Students have also moved into roles including Director, Actor, Production Assistant, Sales & Promotions Assistant and Freelance Theatre Director.