Drama - BA (Hons)

Program Overview

This performance-focused drama program emphasizes experiential learning through public performances, projects, and collaborations. Students develop transferable skills for careers in theatre, broadcasting, teaching, and more, while exploring diverse areas like site-specific theater, screen production, and creative research. Guided by industry professionals, students benefit from a dynamic learning environment fostering community and production-based expertise.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Ensemble Performance
• Applied Drama
• Key Skills
• Key Concepts
• Popular Performance
• Year 2:
• Making Performance
• Community Theatre Performance
• Practice as Research
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Physical Theatre
• Professional Theatre Practice 1
• Performing Shakespeare
• Performing New Writing
• Year 3:
• Major Project
• Festival of Performance
• Site Specific and Immersive Theatre
• Screen Drama Production
• Professional Theatre Practice 2
• Workshop Facilitation
• Provocations

Assessment:

• Studio and public performances
• Essays
• Presentations
• Critical reflections
• Major Project (practical or written work)

Teaching:

• Experiential 'learning-through-doing' programme
• Specialist facilities
• Support from tutors, technicians, and visiting professionals
• Performance opportunities in public venues and on campus
• Collaboration with other creative students
• Placements and work experience
• Study abroad opportunities

Careers:

• Theatre
• Broadcasting
• Creative industries
• Education
• Teaching
• Arts organisations

Other:

• The program is strongly focused on performance, community, and production.
• Students will develop transferable skills in areas such as theatre, broadcasting, teaching, and arts organisations.
• The program includes a major project in the final year, which allows students to pursue their own interests and develop their skills in a specific area.
• The program is taught by experienced professionals who are active in the creative industries.
• The program provides opportunities for students to collaborate with other creative students, such as film students and animators.
• The program includes a placement year option, which allows students to gain practical experience in the creative industries.

UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year):

£9,250

International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year):

£15,900

Payment:

You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two installments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.