Creative Writing and Theatre, BA (Hons)

Our BA in Creative Writing and Theatre programme allows you to refine your writing skills while exploring the intricate relationship between live performances and audiences. Delivered jointly by the Departments of English Literature and Film, Theatre and Television, the course involves working in small peer groups to develop your creative writing, analysing theatre as entertainment, a theoretical discipline, and an art form, and gaining opportunities for practical theatre training. The complementary nature of these fields means that studying dramatic works and creative decisions will enhance your own writing, while optional practical exercises help build compelling characters and narratives.Sample modules, subject to final approval for 2025/26, include Introduction to Creative Writing, Analysing Theatre and Performance, Identity, Performance and Culture, Directing and Dramaturgy, Creative Research Project, and Performance and Design. Please note that availability may vary, and we recommend checking our website for the latest updates. For more details, visit our course page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Introduction to Creative Writing

• Analysing Theatre and Performance

• Identity, Performance and Culture

• Directing and Dramaturgy

• Creative Research Project

• Performance and Design.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.