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Drama and English Literature - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Set the stage for your future career.Combine performance and practice in theatre with the study of literary worlds and writers - from the medieval to the contemporary. Study storytelling through performance and literature, and learn to engage audiences through a variety of forms.Enjoy huge choice and the flexibility to study the areas you're most keen on. Interested in Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf or George Orwell - in poetry, paintings or politics? You can get stuck into these and plenty more on the literature side of your degree. In Drama, you'll explore practical theatre-making and hone your performance skills through modules including Popular Music as Performance, Solo Performance, British Theatre and so much more.


Why study this course?

- Go beyond the printed word - explore the study of art, comics, film, marketing, music, social media, textual production, theatre, TV and video games.- Participate in RSC led workshops – make use of our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips.- Learn from literary experts across a range of genres and from theatre industry experts including artistic directors, freelance performers and live artists.


Top 5 for Drama in the UK in the Times Good University Guide 2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,860per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    12th out of 89 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    141 68%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    25th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    42nd

    21

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