Drama, BA Hons

Drama is a BA Honours degree offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. It allows students to specialise in theatre and performing arts whilst also incorporating courses from a variety of other subject pathways.

Drama at Greenwich offers a grounding in the history and theory of theatre to enhance students understanding of contemporary theatre environments and practices. Modules range widely from those that study dramatic literature and history to those that engage with specific performance practices such as applied drama, physical theatre and playwriting. All courses combine theory and practice and provide students with opportunities to develop their performance skills, improve their writing and public speaking, acquire technical expertise, and experiment with new approaches to theatre practice and research. Students engage in theatre-making as writers, technicians, directors and performers throughout the degree.

Drama improves skills in communication, self-discipline, research and creative teamwork - all qualities increasingly valued by employers in many fields.

Aims of the programme

To increase knowledge of Western theatre from the Greeks to the present day.
To develop a range of practical skills, including devising, performing, technical theatre and playwriting.
To increase intellectual understanding of dramatic conventions and the role of drama within society.
To develop transferable skills, including presentation and articulation,analysis and critical reading, research, bibliographic construction, word processing, project management, collaboration, and community liaison.

UCAS code

Please telephone our Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000

School

Humanities & Social Sciences

Location

The Old Baths, Woolwich/Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

OF WHICH 120 points or more must be from two A-levels or a relevant vocational qualification; 60 of these must be from drama or related studies. No more than 40 of the 200 points to come from AS-levels or equivalent qualifications.

PLUS at least three GCSEs (including English) at grade C or above.

– Applicants may also have to undertake an interview/audition.

– At time of press entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the online prospectus to confirm UCAS points before making your application.

Specialist equipment/facilities

Students have access to theatre and teaching space at The Old Baths in Woolwich.

Assessment

Students are assessed through formal essay, research project, logbook, seminar presentation, practical workshops and production.

Career options

Graduates can also take postgraduate specialist training that can lead them into drama-related careers, including positions as actors, stage managers, producers, directors, casting directors and agents. There are also opportunities to teach, or engage in postgraduate study, in drama and related fields.

Year 1

Students must choose at least two courses from: Early Stages; Making Theatre; Ideas in Practice
Two other options from Drama or from a related pathway

Year 2

Students must choose at least one course from: Modern Stages; Applied Drama; Physical Theatres
Further options from related pathways

Year 3

Other Stages OR Places of Performance and Spaces of Participation OR Drama Production OR Contemporary British Theatre
Further options from a related pathway

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Drama and Performing Arts

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