Drama, Acting and Performance
Study drama, acting and performance and learn in inspirational venues, benefiting from our strong industry connections in Bristol’s vibrant theatre and live performance scene—placing you at the creative heart of the city.
100%
of BA(Hons) Professional Acting* students agree the teaching on their course is good or very good. National Student Survey, 2025.
Top 20
ranks 18th for drama courses. The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026.
93%
of drama and dance students are satisfied with the teaching of their course overall. Guardian University Guide, 2026.
*the course name has changed since the results of this survey.
Undergraduate Drama, Acting and Performance course
- Drama, Acting and Performance - BA(Hons)
"The teaching is amazing. All of the teachers are very supportive, they are always happy to help and answer any questions you have."
Jacob BA(Hons) Drama
Professional development courses
- Professional Development - MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert
- Professional Development - BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)/FdA/FdSc/GradDip/Dip/CertHE/GradCert/Cert
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