Drama

Drama exists as texts which we can study, but is only fully realised when a dramatic text becomes live in performance. The study of drama is therefore academic (the analysis of texts) and creative (acting, designing, writing and directing).

Drama is an ideal medium for addressing issues of contemporary relevance and debate. Historical and ancient dramatic texts are also often updated to the technology and conventions of modern theatre. An understanding of historical and cultural changes in theatre is therefore necessary to all practical drama.

Study options in Drama

Drama is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and is co-ordinated within English, Drama and Writing Studies in the School of Humanities.

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Undergraduate study

Find out what undergraduate study in Drama involves.
Stage I courses

The Stage I courses you can take as part of Drama.
Stage II courses

The Stage II courses you can take as part of Drama.
Stage III courses

The Stage III courses you can take as part of Drama.
Postgraduate study

Opportunities for postgraduate study in Drama.
Postgraduate courses

The postgraduate courses you can take as part of Drama.
Drama productions

Drama productions staged as part of drama programmes.
Meet Drama students and graduates

Current Drama students and recent graduates tell their own stories.
English, Drama and Writing Studies in the School of Humanities

The subject Drama is located within English, Drama and Writing Studies in the School of Humanities.
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