The BA (Hons) Drama at the University of East Anglia is your gateway to understanding and shaping the world through performance. If you are passionate about storytelling, exploring human experience, and developing your creative voice, this degree is designed for you. You will delve into dramatic literature from across the globe, engage with critical theories, and gain practical skills in acting, directing, and theatre-making. This course is ideal for aspiring artists and thinkers who wish to explore the power of drama as a tool for reflection, expression, and social change, preparing you for a dynamic career in the arts.
This full-time, three-year on-campus programme offers a rich blend of theoretical study and hands-on experience. You will explore postwar British drama, applied drama, and technical skills in your first year, progressing to significant outreach projects and a major production in your final year. Working within our professional Drama Studio and engaging with the student-run Minotaur Theatre Company, you will develop your abilities as a performer, director, or technician. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, including collaboration, critical thinking, and presentation, ready for careers in theatre, film, radio, or a wide range of other professions.