Drama and Musical Theatre BA

DRAMA

Bring your ideas to the stage. The Drama BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University is built for creative storytellers ready to make bold, original performances and to study drama in a city with a thriving arts scene.  

This dynamic degree blends hands-on practical training in theatre-making with real critical and historical depth. In Year 1, you'll build strong foundations in devising and text-based performance. Year 2 takes you into creative health, contemporary adaptation and scenography. By your final year, you're developing creative leadership and getting industry ready.  

Small-group teaching and personalised support mean you're never just a number and you'll have direct access to Liverpool's vibrant creative community throughout. As you grow as a practitioner, shape your own path with specialisms in Applied Drama, Scenography, Contemporary Adaptation, or Drama Beyond the Traditional Stage.  

Find your own creative voice and start building the career you want.  

MUSICAL THEATRE

*Single Honours Musical Theatre is Subject to Approval for 2027

Develop your skills as a confident, versatile performer on Liverpool Hope University's BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree. Based in the heart of Liverpool's thriving theatre and creative scene, this Musical Theatre course combines professional training in singing, acting and dance with creative practice, professional development and the academic study of musical theatre.

You'll learn from experienced industry professionals through practical workshops, one-to-one vocal tuition, ensemble performances, productions and creative projects. From your first year, you'll apply your training in authentic performance settings while exploring acting through song, vocal technique, choreography, musical theatre history and the creative processes that bring ideas from rehearsal room to stage.

Alongside developing your performance skills across all three disciplines, you'll collaborate with other artists, devise original work and build your own artistic identity. You'll gain valuable professional skills in audition technique, portfolio development, rehearsal processes and career planning, helping you graduate ready for today's industry.

In a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll build real-world experience before showcasing your skills in a full-scale musical production with a professional Musical Director and live band. Whether your goal is performing, creating, producing, teaching or postgraduate study, this course will help you find your place in the industry you love.