Drama and English BA (Hons)

Studying Drama and English allows you to explore many aspects of culture, performance and society.

At Birmingham you will benefit from internationally renowned research and teaching in both disciplines, as well as unparalleled resources, including those for the study of Shakespeare, through our world-leading Shakespeare Institute and five-year (2015 – 2020) collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Drama at the University of Birmingham is ranked Top 5 in the Complete University Guide 2020 and Top 100 in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2019. English is ranked Top 5 in the Guardian University Guide 2020 and Top 35 in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2019.

Assessment Methods

Assessments - you will be assessed in a variety of ways to help you transition to a new style of learning. At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed. Assessments methods will vary with each module and could include:

• coursework, such as essays
• group and individual presentations
• and formal exams

Employability:

University of Birmingham students are part of an academic elite and learn from world-leading experts. We will challenge you to become an independent and self-motivated learner, qualities that are highly sought after by employers.

You will have a diverse learning experience, including:

• lectures
• small group tutorials
• independent study
• and peer group learning, such as delivering presentations with your classmates