
Drama and English Literature BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Drama and English Literature BA (Hons)
Set the stage for your future career.
Combine performance and practice in theatre with the study of literary worlds and writers - from the medieval to the contemporary. Study storytelling through performance and literature, and learn to engage audiences through a variety of forms.
Enjoy huge choice and the flexibility to study the areas youre most keen on. Interested in Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf or George Orwell - in poetry, paintings or politics? You can get stuck into these and plenty more on the literature side of your degree. In Drama, youll explore practical...
Set the stage for your future career.<br/><br/>Combine performance and practice in theatre with the study of literary worlds and writers - from the medieval to the contemporary. Study storytelling through performance and literature, and learn to engage audiences through a variety of forms.<br/><br/>Enjoy huge choice and the flexibility to study the areas youre most keen on. Interested in Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf or George Orwell - in poetry, paintings or politics? You can get stuck into these and plenty more on the literature side of your degree. In Drama, youll explore practical theatre-making and hone your performance skills through modules including Popular Music as Performance, Solo Performance, British Theatre and so much more.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Go beyond the printed word - explore the study of art, comics, film, marketing, music, social media, textual production, theatre, TV and video games.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Participate in RSC led workshops – make use of our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from literary experts across a range of genres and from theatre industry experts including artistic directors, freelance performers and live artists.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 5 for Drama in the UK in the Times Good University Guide 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WQ43
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including an A in the required subject/s mentioned above. Please note: we can only accept BTEC qualifications in Performing Arts, Performing Arts (Acting), Performing Arts (Dance) and Performing Arts (Musical Theatre).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,A,B
To include A Level English Literature or A Level English Language and Literature
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |