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BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature

Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course offers a unique blend of practical drama and literary analysis, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the theories and practices of both disciplines. Students will learn how to interpret and analyze literature, as well as how to devise and perform original dramatic works. The program is taught by experienced practitioners and scholars in the field, and offers opportunities for collaboration with other students and external partners. By the end of the course, students will have developed a range of skills in both drama and literature, as well as a deep understanding of the cultural and historical contexts in which these disciplines operate.

Additional Information

This course is suitable for students who are interested in pursuing a career in either drama or literature, or who wish to combine the two fields in their professional work. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in both areas, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing cultural and creative industries landscape.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University has a strong reputation for teaching and research in the fields of drama and literature. The university's location in Cambridge provides access to a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous theaters, galleries, and literary events within easy reach. The program is taught by experienced practitioners and scholars who are actively engaged in the field, ensuring that students receive the most up-to-date and practical training possible.

Why You Should Study This Course

Grow into a confident, versatile and exciting drama practitioner, while exploring classic literature and genres ranging from sci-fi to childrens books. Youll work on public productions and smaller-scale projects, exploring drama practices and texts from the 20th century onwards as well as working on original pieces. Alongside this, youll explore many other subjects including history, politics, philosophy, and religion as well as developing your literacy and communication skills. Your deeper understanding of literary texts will improve your ability to interpret dramatic texts and your performance skills. Our BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature degree let you weigh your studies to your own interests and career goals. Prepare for a career in the arts or fields such as teaching €“ and get ready to change the way others see the world.

General Eligibility

  • 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), preferably to include Drama, Theatre Studies or a related subject.

  • 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • A History of English Literature 1: Writing Matters

  • A History of English Literature 2: Reading Literature and Theory

  • Studio Performance

  • Staging and Production

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Reading Beyond Britain

  • The European Novel: Desire and Transgression

  • Making Performance

  • Community Theatre Performance

  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Optional modules

  • Victorian Literature and Culture

  • Dialogue and Debate: Renaissance Literature

  • Modernism and the City

  • Performing Shakespeare

  • Practice as Research

  • Performing New Writing

  • Anglia Language Programme

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Major Project in Drama or English

  • Festival of Performance

Optional modules

  • Anglia Language Programme

  • Careers with English

  • Contemporary Fiction

  • Elizabeth Gaskell and the Brontës

  • Literature and Exile: Displacement, Identity, Self

  • New Media Discourse

  • Renaissance Magic

  • Romantic Ideals

  • Site Specific and Immersive Theatre

  • Spectacle and Representation in Renaissance Drama

  • Theorising Children's Literature

  • TV Drama Production

  • Provocations

  • Workshop Facilitation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants to Joint Honours is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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