Drama and English Literature, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

Join an exciting and challenging Drama & English Literature degree that will help you become a future industry leader. Develop the skills for Creative Arts, Performing Arts or literary careers.On our innovative Drama and English Literature degree, you'll be taught by world-leading academics and theatre practitioners. You spend half of your time at the Bathway Theatre - a specialist drama facility with six studios and a flexible theatre space - and half at Greenwich Maritime campus.As part of this course, you'll study literature, visual narratives, fiction and poetry. You can hone your performance skills through large-scale public productions and create your own Theatre Company in the final year.If you're interested in a Drama and English Literature course with a year studying abroad, have a look at our 4-year BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature with International Study degree. You can apply to join the BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature with International Study degree as a new student in year 1 and students studying our BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature degree may be able - subject to meeting certain conditions - to transfer to the BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature with International Study degree.Our 4-year 'sandwich' mode includes a professional practice year where you work with one of our industry partners.What you should know about this course

• Develop an analytical understanding of theatre processes and screen studies alongside the study of English Literature from various periods.

• Excellent facilities, including our own Bathway Theatre site, a 100-seat capacity theatre and six studios spaces for teaching and rehearsals

• Drama modules combine live performance and theory, helping you to develop your expertise in performing, critical writing, theatre making and public speaking abilities

• English literature modules interpret the historical, social and cultural contexts in text, that includes drama, visual narratives and fiction

• You can collaborate on projects with students and staff across the School of Stage and Screen, and develop your skills for film, television and digital media.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.