B.A. (Hons) Drama

In Year 1 you will be introduced to the core strands of drama and theatre including acting and performance, directing and dramaturgy, and theatre research. This is delivered through a combination of practice-led, studio-based exercises and lecture or seminar activity. The first year offers a series of encounters with plays, playwrights and practitioners, introducing the major movements and theories in 20th and 21st century drama.

In Year 2 you will participate in a full-scale theatre production and build upon the core strands encountered in the first year. You will also study units from a range of options including key practitioner studies, workshop presentations, rehearsal strategies, directing and dramaturgy within the theatre practices strand, new theatre writing and contemporary performance practices within theatre research.

In Year 3 you will choose from specialist areas of study including acting, directing or dramaturgy and will be given opportunities to expand your working knowledge of contemporary theatre practices. You will also embark upon independent study and forge links with the creative industries through encounters with visiting professionals.