The Drama Studies Programme is for students who are interested in learning about theatre and performance in theory and practice. Drama Studies has a range of modules that bring together scholarly, creative, and practical “on-your-feet” tasks and assignments. Drama Studies educates students in the history and practices of theatre and performance, in current theoretical methods and approaches to research and analysis of theatre and performance, and in a wide range of generic, historical, national and international traditions.

Students attend lectures, tutorials and workshops, participate in group work and undertake independent study. Years one and two introduce students to fundamental theoretical and practical skills for research and analysis in Drama Studies. In year three students build on this knowledge and are invited to pursue more specialized interests.

New to the BA Omnibus in 2017/18, Drama Studies will be available as a Major subject for students who wish to take it to joint-honours degree level at Stage 2 and 3 of the BA.

For progression to Stage 2, students must complete both of the core modules offered at Stage 1 and are strongly encouraged to take the other Drama Studies options available at Stage 1.