BA (Hons)
Drama and Theatre Arts

The BA in Drama & Theatre Arts gives you the opportunity to study theatre and performance via a range of academic specialisms and with many practical options to support your interests. 

The programme offers three pathways:

Why study BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths?

  • You will study in a dynamic department that offers you a balanced mix of theoretical and practical work so that both constantly inform each other.
  • We are located within easy travelling distance of central London, so you'll be close to one of the largest concentrations of performance practices in Europe.
  • Many of our staff are professional theatre-makers and world-leading researchers.
  • We have strong links with theatres, companies and professional organisations, with seven Associate Organisations in London who collaborate with the department including LIFT, Punchdrunk Theatre, BAC and The Albany, Deptford.
  • You will benefit from our excellent on-campus facilities, including a 160-seat purpose-built theatre, five performance studios, newly refurbished scenic workshops, an openaccess media suite and sound studio.
  • You will be supported in your career prospects by a dynamic Personal and Professional Development series embedded within your classes that includes alumni Masterclasses, and mentoring in careers advice.
  • You will be trained in independent thinking and initiative, collaborative skills, and the ability to conceive and develop ideas in an articulate and organised manner that will qualify you for a wide range of careers.
  • Our graduates have won prestigious awards as playwrights, directors, creators of new work, and cultural leaders in the UK and internationally.
  • You will also be given the opportunity to apply for one of our post-graduate one-year Associate Artist/Researcher Awards, where you will be mentored by one of our permanent members of the staff team.
Top facilities
You’ll have access to a number of dedicated facilities including a refurbished theatre and various studios and workshops.
Industry links
Our expert staff have an excellent network of industry professionals across a number of exciting organisations.
Future success
We’re in the top 10 in the UK for Graduate prospects in theatre and performance (Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2025).

Programme pathways

The BA in Drama & Theatre Arts offers three pathways:

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BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts with Performance Making and Collaborative Practice

The BA in Drama and Theatre Arts with Performance Making and Collaborative Practice is designed to foster creative, radical theatre-makers and thinkers. It is adventurous in form, international in scope and hands-on in practice.

Full information and how to apply for BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts with Performance Making and Collaborative Practice

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BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts with Acting

The BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts with Acting will train you to become an ‘actor-plus’: developing confidence as an actor while being given access to other skills such as directing, writing and producing.

Full information and how to apply for BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts with Acting

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BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts with Design and Technical Practice

The BA in Drama and Theatre Arts with Design and Technical Practice is for theatre artists who want to design and deliver innovative work through technical practice, creative vision and technological confidence.

Full information and how to apply for BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts with Design and Technical Practice