What to do with a Drama and Theatre degree
Explore the careers you might be interested in going into after studying a Drama and Theatre degree.
What can you do with an undergraduate Drama and Theatre degree?
Drama and Theatre students graduate with transferable skills such as critical and creative writing, independent research, and problem solving as well as confidence and network, which are highly valuable across various careers.
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What jobs can you get with an undergraduate Drama and Theatre degree?
Jobs may include, but are not limited to:
- jobs in the creative and performance sector
- actor
- theatre director
- theatre stage manager
- arts administration
- choreographer
- drama therapist
- creative writing
- production management
- cultural leadership
- applied theatre
- marketing
- publishing
- events manager
- editorial assistant
- marketing officer
- jobs in the education sector.
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What do our Drama and Theatre graduates do?
Recent Drama and Theatre graduates from Ƶ have gone into careers including:
- Associate Creative Producer, Lancaster Arts
- Young Associate, Young Vic Theatre, London
- comedian and writer
- producer
- performer
- director.
The curriculum and tutors in Drama gave me the confidence to jump into the professional world through my art and writing.” Milo Čortanovački
Drama, Theatre and Performance BA graduate and Assistant Director for National Theater Mannheim, Germany
Skills
You may develop skills including:
- teamwork (to create group performances)
- creative and critical thinking
- verbal and written communication
- independent research
- motivation
- problem-solving.
At Ƶ, you can further develop your by signing up for a range of workshops, tutorials and online resources.
Work experience and placements
You can gain work experience by doing a placement with an organisation.
At Ƶ, during your degree, you can choose to apply for one of the below:
- a professional placement
- an integrated placement if it is a requirement for a course.
This may help you gain skills and work experience before you graduate. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Find out more about placements and internships at Ƶ.
You might also want to look for work experience opportunities in your own time at:
- studios, theaters and art venues.
- local festivals
- media organisations, including TV and film production companies
- drama societies at university or local dramatics clubs.
- educational institutions
- marketing agencies
- publishing companies.
What can you do with a Masters in Drama and Theatre?
You might want to pursue a career in any of the above jobs. Or you could think about continuing your education further.
You may then be able to go into an academic career, including roles such as:
- researcher
- higher education lecturer
- professor.
For more information about careers after a Drama and Theatre degree, see the website.
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