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Drama and Literature BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    06-OCT-22

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Study a wide range of dramatic texts, from Ancient Greek times to the present day, and develop an understanding of the principal developments in European Theatre.You can benefit from our Lakeside Theatre, which has been established as a major venue for excellent drama, known for a commitment to new writing for the stage. Not only do many professional touring companies bring their productions of new plays to our Lakeside Theatre but there has been a wealth of new work produced by our own staff and students. An essential element of our Lakeside Theatre’s programme has been the opportunity it gives you to write or direct new plays, as well as re-define classics and re-discover neglected masterpieces.Topics covered in our modules include:- Transforming dramatic texts into dramatic performance- Comedy, tragedy and the development of genre, both in theory and practice- Gender and sexual politics on stage- Writing for theatre- Translating novels for the screen- Writing of the US SouthOur commitment to the student experience is why we are ranked third for drama in the Guardian University Guide 2021 and top 20 for dance, drama and cinematics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021. Our students love us too; we're Top 20 for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021.

Application deadline

26 January

Tuition fees

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£ 17,700per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England

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The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
The University of Essex has a student body that represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    3rd out of 103 8

    40th out of 100 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 196
    169 89%

    4th

    73

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    18th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.43 89%

    4th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    115 57%

    49th

    6

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    17th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.94 79%

    77th

    8

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