Drama

Join an exciting and challenging Drama degree that will support you to become a future industry leader. Study Drama at Greenwich and develop the skills for success in the Creative and Performing Arts.

Drama at Greenwich is an innovative and practice-led course where you learn and work out of the Bathway Theatre in Woolwich - a specialist facility with six studios and a flexible auditorium. You'll be taught by world-leading academics and theatre practitioners with exceptional partnerships with industry.

Take part in a range of modules from devising to technical theatre, directing and writing. Hone your performance skills through large-scale public productions and create your own Theatre Company in the final year to kick-start your professional future.

If you're interested in a Drama course with a year studying abroad, have a look at our 4-year BA (Hons) Drama with International Study degree. You can apply to join the BA (Hons) Drama with International Study degree as a new student in year 1 and students studying our BA (Hons) Drama degree may be able - subject to meeting certain conditions - to transfer to the BA (Hons) Drama 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
• This course focuses on live performance with modules ranging from contemporary performance skills to modern dramatic texts and technical theatre.



• All modules combine theory and practice, so you can acquire expertise in performing, theatre making, critical writing and public speaking.



• Specific performance practices such as applied drama, physical theatre and contemporary performance allow you to show your work in different contexts and platforms.



• Trips to London West End Theatre and fringe theatre scene are part of your learning and are embedded in the course modules.



• 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.

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.