About this course
Bath Spa University offers BA (Hons) Drama (Musical Theatre) with Professional Placement Year as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Performing Arts and Music. Based in Bath, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,905 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 72. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A Level – grades BBB-BCC including a grade B in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts preferred. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a related subject, or evidence of experience in Performing Arts. T Levels – grade Merit preferred in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points are required in addition to evidence of involvement in drama or performing arts. IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. TOEFL iBT- A total of 72, to include a minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
