The BA (Hons) Drama with a Placement Year at the University of East Anglia offers you an exhilarating immersion into all facets of theatre, combining a comprehensive grounding in acting, directing, and technical theatre with the thoughtful study of plays and performance. You’ll explore a wide range of global theatre practices, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills in collaborative theatre-making and production. This undergraduate degree is designed for aspiring theatre professionals and creatives who wish to develop a deep understanding of the industry, from stagecraft to performance analysis.
This full-time, four-year degree, studied on campus, allows you to build your expertise year by year, from foundational technical theatre and actor’s craft in year one, through to specialised optional modules like scenography, devised theatre, or filmmaking in year two. Your dedicated placement year provides invaluable professional experience within the creative industries, before you return for your final year to complete a major production or dissertation. You will graduate with a BA (Hons) Drama qualification and a portfolio of practical skills, ready for diverse careers in theatre, performance, and the wider creative sector.