Drama and English Literature degree course - BA (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Drama and English Literature BA (Hons) program combines practical drama experience with a deep understanding of English literature. Students develop performance skills, enhance their literary knowledge, and foster creativity, critical thinking, and communication abilities, preparing them for careers in the arts, education, and beyond.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Drama and English Literature BA (Hons)
Overview:
This program combines the study of English literature with practical experience in drama performance. Students will develop their skills as performers, directors, and teachers while gaining a deep understanding of literary texts and genres.
Objectives:
- Develop students' performance skills in various theatrical contexts.
- Enhance students' understanding of English literature through historical, theoretical, and critical perspectives.
- Foster students' creativity, critical thinking, and communication abilities.
- Prepare students for careers in the arts, education, and other fields.
Program Description:
The program includes a balance of practical drama workshops, literary analysis courses, and theoretical modules. Students will engage in public performances, community theater projects, and individual research projects. The curriculum covers topics such as:
- Performance techniques
- Literary history and theory
- Drama production
- English literature from various periods and genres
- Creative writing
Outline:
Year 1:
- Introduction to Drama and Performance
- History of English Literature
- Ensemble Performance
- Key Skills
Year 2:
- Major Production
- Community Theater Performance
- Reading Beyond Britain
- The European Novel
- Making Performance
Year 3:
- Major Project in Drama or English
- Festival of Performance
- Optional modules (e.g., Contemporary Fiction, Site Specific and Immersive Theatre)
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a combination of:
- Essays and reports
- Oral presentations
- Studio and public performances
- Major project involving practice-based research techniques
Teaching:
The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are active in the fields of drama and English literature. Teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Practical performance exercises
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in:
- Theater and performance
- Teaching
- Arts administration
- Journalism
- Publishing
- Education
- Research
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
£9,250
International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
£15,900 You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.
Entry Requirements:
96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), preferably to include Drama, Performing Arts or a related subject. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
