Drama and English Literature - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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**

Department of Drama and Theatre Arts