BA Drama

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 80 to 85% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English Language Proficiency: 

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no individual component below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 90, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 62 with no individual score below 51.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Queens University Belfast offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships recognize academic excellence, diversity, and financial need. 

Queens University Belfast International Scholarships: The university provides a range of scholarships specifically for international students. These scholarships vary in terms of eligibility criteria, funding amount, and application requirements. Examples include the International Office Undergraduate Scholarship, International Office Postgraduate Taught Scholarship, and International Office Postgraduate Research Scholarships.

Vice-Chancellors International Attainment Scholarship: The Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship is aimed at international students with exceptional academic performance. It provides a significant reduction in tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Queens University Belfast Scholarships for Excellence: The Scholarships for Excellence program at Queen's University Belfast is designed to support high-achieving undergraduate students. These scholarships recognize exceptional academic performance and provide financial assistance to help students reach their full potential.

Country-Specific Scholarships: Queens University Belfast offers scholarships that are specific to certain countries or regions. These scholarships are designed to attract talented students from these areas and promote diversity within the university community.

Research Council Funding:For postgraduate research students, there are opportunities to secure funding through research council scholarships. These scholarships are competitive and cover tuition fees and provide a stipend for living expenses.

Sports Scholarships: Queens University Belfast also offers sports scholarships for students who excel in sports. These scholarships provide financial support, training facilities, and other benefits to help athletes balance their sporting commitments with their studies.

It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application processes may vary each year. 

Graduating with a BA in Drama from Queen's University Belfast offers a spectrum of career pathways within the dynamic field of performing arts, theatre, education, and related creative industries.

Actor/Performer: Graduates can pursue careers as actors or performers in theatre, film, television, or other performance-based media.

Theatre Director/Producer: Opportunities exist in directing or producing theatre productions, overseeing creative aspects, casting, and staging performances.

Arts Administrator/Manager: Careers in arts administration involve managing cultural organizations, coordinating events, fundraising, or overseeing arts programs.

Drama Teacher/Educator: Graduates can work as drama teachers or educators, teaching drama in schools, colleges, or community settings.

Playwright/Scriptwriter: Opportunities exist in writing plays, scripts, or screenplays for theatre, television, film, or other media platforms.

Theatre Technician/Stage Manager: Roles involve managing technical aspects of theatre productions, including lighting, sound, set design, or stage management.

Arts Marketing/Publicity Officer: Careers in arts marketing involve promoting theatre productions, managing publicity campaigns, or working in arts marketing agencies.

Arts Therapist/Creative Facilitator: Graduates can work in therapeutic settings, using drama and creative arts for therapeutic interventions.

Event Coordinator/Producer: Opportunities exist in event management, producing cultural events, festivals, or arts-related programs.

Arts Journalism/Criticism: Roles involve arts journalism, writing reviews, critiques, or features on theatre performances and the arts.