Theatre and English, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Storytelling is integral to every culture, offering insights into individuals' experiences, values, and aspirations through forms like drama or prose. The Theatre and English BA at Brunel University equips students to become critical and creative communicators, blending theatre production and literary studies to foster versatile creative skills across performance genres such as physical, musical, and digital theatre.The programme features a balanced learning approach, combining practical sessions in acting, writing, and ensemble work with theoretical studies, all supported by collaborative opportunities. Students train in Brunel's Antonin Artaud Performance Centre, which includes theatres, studios, and rehearsal spaces, and hosts events showcasing student work. The English component begins with a 'Reading Resilience' module, followed by optional modules on topics from Shakespeare to contemporary fiction. Industry links provide guest lectures and London trips, while a work placement year offers real-world experience, enhancing employability through partnerships with organisations like Park Theatre and Unicorn Theatre. Sample modules include Genre Fiction and Postcolonial Writing.

Sample Modules: Genre Fiction, Applied Drama Project, Genre Fiction, Post Colonial Writing, Texts and Afterlives. To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Theatre-and-English-BA