Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

The first year of the programme offers foundational support in academic information management, writing and literacy skills, visual imaging as well as competence in discipline specific theory and praxis which are crucial towards entering drama studies.

This Drama programme facilitates and fosters students' knowledge of, and interest and skills in the performing arts. It provides them with opportunities to explore academic, artistic, creative and practical aspects of the discipline.

Students are provided with opportunities to practise their craft by conceiving, directing and participating in a range of media, including theatre performances and performances for TV, film and radio.

The University of Pretoria programme focuses on the main disciplines of performance studies, including physical theatre, directing, performance, digital and new media studies and performing arts management, and developmental and educational theatre and drama.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

420 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Disciplines

Drama View 14 other Bachelors in Drama in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions for the Bachelor of Drama [4-year programme] will take place in August, Ad-hoc.

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results.
Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification results.
Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

98000 ZAR / year

≈ 98000 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

49000 ZAR / year

≈ 49000 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Non-South African citizens (excluding students who are citizens of SADC countries) will be charged double the tuition fee of South African students.

Living costs

Pretoria

South Africa

8592 - 10309 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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