Drama and Music

BA Drama and Music

Full-Time Programme

This degree has been developed for students who are interested in studying the related areas of contemporary Drama and Music at a high level. You will undertake theoretical and practical modules throughout and will have many opportunities to explore and develop your own ideas and interests.

Course Content

The Drama degree specialises in contemporary performance and you will undertake a rigorous investigation of a range of approaches and perspectives.

Music study at Brunel is dynamic and diverse with a special focus on contemporary music, encompassing Western Classical, Jazz, and Popular music. You will have the opportunity to explore the rich diversity of musical cultures (improvising and interpreting, past and present, traditional and avant-garde) through performing, composing and the study of musical techniques, analysis and criticism There is particular emphasis on contemporary music.

Teaching and Learning

Staff Expertise

Many members of staff work professionally in performance, nationally and internationally as well as teaching.Our teaching team consists of a core of full-time and part-time tutors with professional experience and is supplemented by part-time specialist tutors.

There is the opportunity to attend a variety of national and international theatre performances and also to take part in various live art platforms where your work can be showcased. Specialist professional theatre practitioners and theorists of international reputation have presented seminars and workshops at Brunel, such as Troika Ranch, Franko B, and Philip Auslander.

We are also able to arrange special events, visits and workshops, such as joint projects with the London Sinfonietta, which have resulted in students and professionals premiering their work at such major international music venues as the Queen Elizabeth Hall (on the South Bank) and the Barbican Centre. The University's concert season includes both regular student and visiting professional performers of international reputation.

Entry Requirements:

• GCE A and AS-level Tariff points typically from 3 A-levels together with either 1 AS-level or Extended Project Qualification (typical offer BCC, including Grade B in Theatre Studies, Drama or Performing Arts and C in Music, plus a C in either an AS or EPQ). General Studies/Critical Thinking may be accepted.
• Irish Tariff points from 5 subjects.
• Scottish Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers plus 1 Higher.
• Advanced Diploma Tariff points in Creative and Media, including Grade B in A-level Drama for Additional and Specialist Learning.
• BTEC ND DDM in a related subject.
• IB Diploma 31 points.

For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above are also required, to include English.