Programmes

Drama (BA)

Programme Overview

The University of the West Indies, Mona, in association with the Edna Manley College offers a BA Degree with a Major or Special in any of the Visual or Performing Arts disciplines offered by the 
College. The degree runs for three years and students attend classes on the campuses of both institutions. 

Programme Objectives

To train the already native theatrical talents of the Caribbean people and to direct them into an art form whilst also providing opportunities for developing talent in performance. We also aim to train teachers who are sensitive to the developing artist, in a developing nation.

Admission Requirements

The University of the West Indies, Mona, in association with the Edna Manley College offers a BA Degree with a Major or Special in any of the Visual or Performing Arts disciplines offered by the 
College. The degree runs for three (3) years and students attend classes on the campuses of both institutions. 

Candidates must meet the academic entry requirements set by the University as well as the Edna Manley College.

UWI Mona Entry Requirements

Subjects at CXC General / GCE O’Level Minimum of five (5) subjects.


Compulsory  - English Language
Strongly Recommended  -  Geography, a Foreign Language, Mathematics,History, Literature
Advisable  -  In the absence of Mathematics a Laboratory Science Subject

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) / GCE A’Level / Other Requirements.
Passes in at least two 2-unit CAPE courses or two GCE Advanced Level subjects, one of which must be an Arts (Humanities) subject for which courses are taught at the University.

Programme Structure

Students are required to select courses according to credit requirements laid down for the BA Degree Major or Special as set out below: 

MAJOR IN DRAMA

MAJORS are required to complete twelve (12) credits over each level for a total of thirty-six (36) credits.

LEVEL ONE  
Twelve (12) credits from the following:

  • THEA1001
  • THEA1106
  • THEA1200
  • THEA1301
  • THEA1302
  • THEA1401
  • THEA1402
  • THEA1501
  • THEA1502

AND

  • FOUN1012 / FOUN1099*
  • FOUN1002
  • Foreign language

Plus Three (3) Free Elective

 

LEVEL TWO

Twelve (12) credits from the following:

  • THEA2106
  • THEA2301
  • THEA2302
  • THEA2401
  • THEA2402
  • THEA2901
  • THEA2902

AND

  • FOUN1201
  • FOUN1301

Plus Four (4) Free Electives

 

LEVEL THREE

Twelve (12) credits from the following:

  • THEA3101
  • THEA3301
  • THEA3302
  • THEA3303
  • THEA3304
  • THEA3306
  • THEA3701
  • THEA3719

AND

Six (6) Free Electives

SPECIAL IN DRAMA
For the SPECIAL in Drama students are required to complete 18 credits (6 courses) over each level for a total of 54 credits. Students must do all the required compulsory courses for the Major in Drama plus 2 additional drama courses at each level from list above.

NB. Compulsory: 3 Humanities non-major courses
*Students who are not exempt from the ELPT and who have not been successful in the test are required to register for FOUN1099; this reduces the number of credits which can be taken in free electives at level 1.

Careers after Graduation

Cultural Events Management and Planning Documentary Producer/Filmmaker, Cultural Entrepreneur, Various areas in the field of Drama.