BA (Hons) Drama and Production Bachelor's degree at UHI
BA (Hons) Drama and Production at UHI. You'll engage with core theory alongside applied practice, develop research and methodological skills, explore specialist options tailored to your interests, and undertake an independent project that puts your learning into professional…
About this course
BA (Hons) Drama and Production is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Inverness. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Music & Performing Arts, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 75% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 3 6 modules
- Applied drama 1: educationCore
- Costume design and the imaginationCore
- Drama and production: experiential learningCore
- Group devised performanceCore
- Research and performanceCore
- Script adaptation and developmentCore
Year 4 4 modules
- Applied drama 2 (health and wellbeing)Core
- Autonomous practitionerCore
- Creative industry research projectCore
- Entrepreneurship and productionCore
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study drama and production practice, moving from foundational performance and creative skills towards specialist pathways. A course like this typically begins with principal-study performance, ensemble work and theory, then develops into composition, music technology and production techniques in Year 2. You'll usually explore the history and context of your work across periods and genres, and gain teaching and community engagement experience. In your final year, you'll pursue a specialist focus, such as Performance, Composition, Music production, Musicology or Music education, whilst completing a major project or public production that demonstrates your professional practice.
Who it's for
You're drawn to drama, whether as performer, director, designer or technician, and want to deepen that practice through formal study without leaving your current commitments. You think critically about performance and storytelling; you're comfortable both on your feet and behind a desk. You're likely someone with professional or educational experience already (half of entrants to this course hold a previous degree), and you're looking to develop professional skills alongside specialist knowledge. Part-time study suits your rhythm; you value flexibility and the space to reflect on what you're making.
Careers & job market
Across Music and Performing Arts nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 55% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. Graduate starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £20,000 to £28,000 annually, rising to £19,975–£28,200 after five years. Salaries vary considerably depending on sector and role, these are national figures from Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Education Outcomes data, not university-specific guarantees. Your degree opens routes into theatre management, arts administration, freelance production, education, or further postgraduate study.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is offered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, a UK degree-awarding university based at UHI Inverness. The course is studied part-time and taught in English. It is a nationally recognised qualification.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| a previous degree | 50% |
| another higher-education qualification | 40% |
| Other | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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Careers & earnings
What Music & Performing Arts graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in music & performing arts · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Music & Performing Arts nationally
National figures for Music & Performing Arts graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How Music & Performing Arts graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Music & Performing Arts graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Orchestras & ensembles
- Schools & conservatoires
- Studios & venues
- Media & freelance
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Music & Performing Arts graduates.
Music Tech Beta Liaison & Support SpecialistinMusic Brands, Inc.Music QTSColmore Education Recruitment LtdMusic Teachers in HuddersfieldAcademicsMusic Rights Operations & Data Services LeadPPLMusic Engagement Officer - Alternative Provision · Coventry MusicMusiceducationukMusic Audio & Tech Support Desk SpecialistMandarin RecruitmentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Fees and funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.5 out of 10: continued 75%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Design, and creative and performing arts across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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