BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) Course Requirements at UFS
University of the Free State · Faculty of The Humanities
The BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) is a bachelor's Degree offered by UFS for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BA (Drama and Theatre Arts) at UFS
- National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 30, English home language at Level 5 (60%) or first/second additional language at 65%
- a compulsory audition and interview, closing 30 September
About this course
This degree trains students in performance, direction and theatre production, requiring a compulsory audition and interview as part of admission. Prior drama experience at school level is recommended. Graduates are prepared for careers in theatre, television, film and performance-related industries.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for BA (Drama and Theatre Arts)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Director appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed BA (Drama and Theatre Arts).
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at UFS, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
UFS’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with UFS and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through UFS's own online application system at apply.ufs.ac.za.
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- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 30 September 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- AP 30
- Campus
- Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein
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Source: university-of-the-free-state.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of the Free State before applying.