Theatre Production - Arts courses

University of Sussex

Drama, Theatre And Performance BA (hons) in University of Sussex

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 18,500 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 88
  • PTE : 62


About Drama, Theatre And Performance BA (hons) in University of Sussex

Explore theatre and performance through a distinctive combination of practice and theory. This degree examines the social and political contexts that shape contemporary performance - approaching theatre as a way of thinking and responding to the world we live in.

You’ll develop skills in performance, writing, directing and performance analysis in our versatile facilities, including the state-of-the-art Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.

Benefit from regular theatre trips in Brighton and beyond, and the programme’s close relationships with international cutting-edge practitioners who bring shows to the ACCA and run visiting artist workshops.

Your future career

Through regular theatre trips and workshops with specialist faculty and professional artists, you study the cutting edge of contemporary theatre practice. Recent workshops have been conducted by, among others, Complicite, Reckless Sleepers, and Michael Attenborough.

You’ll develop practical careers skills in critical assessment, written communication, independent thinking and problem-solving. Our graduates have set up their own theatre companies and established themselves as professional directors and performers.

You can also go on to further study, or pursue a career in:

  • media, film and journalism
  • publishing, libraries and education.

Graduate destinations

Recent graduates have found jobs as:

  • freelance theatre director, The Gate (JMK award winner)
  • poet and playwright, The Roundhouse (Live Canon Poetry prize winner)
  • media and project co-ordinator, Young Start-up Talent.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  or 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS          :          6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
  • TOEFL        :          88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
  • PTE             :           62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.

University of Sussex Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment  1960
International Students 24%
Post Graduation Employment Rate 94%
Mode of Program Full time; Distance Learning
Academic Calendar  Semester Based
UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) 15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students)
Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) 15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students)

University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:

Expenses Amount per annum (GBP)
Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 
Master’s Tuition (2018-19) Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 
Accommodation (On - Campus) 4,940 - 8,340
Accommodation (Off-Campus) 5616 - 7284
Books and supplies 1,144
Food 2,340 - 2,604
Laundry 360
Personal expenditure and miscellaneous 500 - 3,000

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 18,500

Total

£ 18,500