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BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Arts

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to the study of drama and theatre arts. Students will develop their skills in acting, directing, playwriting, and production, as well as gaining a deep understanding of the historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts of the subject. The course is taught by experienced practitioners and scholars, and students have access to excellent facilities and opportunities for performance and exhibition. The course prepares students for a wide range of careers in the arts, including acting, directing, playwriting, and theatre management.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of performances and productions throughout the year, including main stage shows, site-specific events, and experimental projects. The course also offers opportunities for work experience and networking with industry professionals through partnerships with local theatres and festivals.

Discover the Creative Potential of Drama and Theatre Arts at De Montfort University

De Montfort University is a leading institution for drama and theatre studies in the UK, with a reputation for innovative teaching and research. Students on this course will benefit from the university's strong connections to the arts industry, as well as its excellent facilities and resources. The course faculty are highly qualified and experienced practitioners and scholars, who are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

Why You Should Study This Course

Informed by a mix of contemporary methods of performance making, current scholarly thinking and historical theatrical traditions, this course is ideal for those seeking a career in a range of arts-related areas. You will engage both creatively and critically with a range of topics including acting, performing, directing and theatre for social change, while being supported to develop your own artistic vision, personal interests and aspirations. The course offers you the opportunity to learn about Drama in a rich variety of ways by working with professional researchers, research-active academics and visiting practitioners. You will benefit from great facilities that have contributed to DMU being recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts €“ an accolade that also reflects our commitment to innovative and excellent teaching and learning.

General Eligibility

  • 112 points from at least 2 A'levels or

  • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM or

  • International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points

Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.

  • Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent) and GCSE  English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above.

We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

  • We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Block 1: Theatre Company: Ensemble

Block 2: Body, Text, Voice

Block 3: Shifting Stages OR you can select to study one route from the list below:

  • Creative Writing route – Writers Salon

  • Education route – Childhood, Social Justice and Education

  • English Language route - Evolving Language

  • English Literature route – Introduction to Drama: Shakespeare

  • Film Studies route – Disney, Warner Bros and the Business of the Film Studio

  • History route – Global Cities

  • Journalism route – Understanding Journalism

  • Media route - Media, Culture and Society

Block 4: Participations

2 Year 2

 Block 1: Engaging Audiences

Block 2: Making Theatre and Performance

Block 3: Theatre Revolutions OR continue with the route selected in the first year:

  • Creative Writing route – Story Craft

  • Education route – Preparing for Professional Practice and Cultural and Educational                               Transformations

  • English Language route - Sociolinguistics

  • English Literature route - Text Technologies

  • Film Studies route – Screen Archives - Preservation, Conservation and Usage

  • History route – Humans and the Natural World

  • Journalism route – Beyond News: Peace journalism and Opinion Writing 

  • Media route – Public Relations and Strategic Communication

Block 4: Theatre Company: Collaboration OR Curve Company 1

3 Year 3

 Blocks 1 and 2: Select two from the list below:

  • Live Art

  • Staging Texts

  • Theatre Company: Production

  • Education and Performing Arts

Block 3: Performance, Identity and Activism OR continue with the route selected in the first year:

  • Creative Writing route – Uncreative Writing, Creative Misbehavior

  • Education route – Adult Learners and Lifelong Learning OR Gender and Education

  • English Language route – Language and Identity

  • English Literature route – World Englishes: On the page and Beyond

  • Film Studies route – British Cinema - Creativity, Independents and Interdependence

  • History route – The World on Display

  • Journalism route – Music, Film and Entertainment Journalism

  • Media route – Gender and TV Fictions

Block 4: Final Project OR Curve Company 2

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.

Additional Information

Full-Time, 3/4 years(inc. placement year), Part-Time: 6 years

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