Drama (Hons) Queen Margaret University

Overview

The Drama (Hons) at Queen Margaret University provides a comprehensive foundation for students passionate about the evolving world of contemporary performance and theatre production. This programme encourages you to explore various creative roles, from directing and performing to stage management and playwriting. By balancing historical research with practical experimentation, the curriculum ensures you develop a sophisticated understanding of how drama functions in modern society.

Why Drama (Hons) at Queen Margaret University?

Studying in Edinburgh, the world’s renowned "Festival City," places you at the heart of the global arts scene with the Festival Fringe right on your doorstep. Queen Margaret University is ranked 32nd in the UK for Drama, Dance, and Cinematics according to the Times and Sunday Times Ranking 2026. Students benefit from exceptional facilities, including a fully-resourced studio theatre, a black box studio, a scenic workshop, and dedicated costume and scenography studios. The programme’s flexibility allows you to tailor your learning pathways in the final years to match your specific career ambitions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 9725 per year
• National fee: GBP 1820 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Theatre Production
• Studio Practices
• Stage Skills
• Analysing Texts and Performance

Year 2

• Theatre of Ideas and the Stage
• Staging Texts
• Scottish Theatre
• Ensemble Devising
• Transformations in UK Theatre

Year 3

• Arts Funding in its Policy Context
• Performance Theory
• Performance Project
• Designing a Research Project

Year 4

• Creative Practice and Enterprise
• Honours Project

Careers with Drama (Hons)

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped to enter the creative industries as performers, playwrights, directors, or scenographers. Many alumni have successfully established their own theatre companies, often supported by the university’s graduate Startup Studio. Career destinations include roles in community theatre, arts administration, drama teaching, and the screen industries. The professional focus of the course ensures that students graduate with the networking skills and practical experience required to thrive in the Scottish and international arts sectors.