The BA Theatre and German at the University of Bristol offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic worlds of performance and a globally significant language. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are fascinated by the cultural production, political discourse, and historical narratives of German-speaking countries, and wish to explore the expressive power of theatre. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of both disciplines, engaging with key concepts in German literature, film, and history alongside critical and practical frameworks in theatre studies. This course provides a robust academic foundation for a career connecting diverse cultures and creative industries.
This full-time, four-year BA is studied on campus, with your third year dedicated to an immersive experience abroad in a German-speaking country, significantly enhancing your language fluency and cultural insight. Throughout your studies, you will engage with a blend of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops, exploring areas such as German language and cultures, making theatre, and performance histories. You will have the chance to undertake a significant independent research project, either practical or written, and potentially engage with professional theatre-makers and the University's Theatre Collection. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in communication, critical analysis, and cultural understanding, preparing you for diverse career paths in international relations, cultural exchange, education, and the creative arts.