BA Hons Drama and English Literature

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Literary Forms of Representation (30 credits)
• Critical Contexts for Performance (30 credits)
• Documentary Theatre (30 credits)
• The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature (30 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Prose Fiction in Context (30 credits)
• Stage Production (30 credits)
• Site Performance (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• American Fictions (30 credits)
• International Bestsellers (30 credits)
• Shakespeare, Then and Now (30 credits)
• Work Placement (Level 5) (30 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Literature and Publishing Since 1820 (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• The Literature of the Gothic (30 credits)
• English in World Literatures: Postcolonial and Transnational Writing (30 credits)
• Contemporary Writing and Critical Theory (30 credits)
• Britain on the Modern Stage (30 credits)
• Dissertation (LLT) (30 credits)
• Modern Identities: Literature of the Global Eighteenth Century (30 credits)
• Work Placement (Level 6) (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Directing for Theatre (30 credits)
• Theatre and Young Audiences (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Theatre Company (30 credits)
• Solo Performance (30 credits)

For entry in September 2023, you will require:

• 104 UCAS points from A-Levels (we also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers).
• AND YOU WILL ALSO REQUIRE:
• GCSE English (Language or Literature) AND GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above. We also consider equivalent qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2, in place of GCSEs.

Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

2022/23 fees

Full-time (per year)    
Home    £9,250 
International    £15,100 

Part-time (per 30 credits)
Home     £2,313 

Fees information International fees
Fees are assessed based on your country of domicile, with students domiciled in the EU charged international fees. If you are unsure, find out more about how your fee status is assessed.

Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.

Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive. EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.

Other costs
Resources: You will need comfortable clothing for practical modules (including steel toe capped boots for technical theatre students). You will also need to buy a limited number of texts for your studies. Many other texts and resources are available from our Stockwell Street Library.

Trips: Drama students typically attend 3-4 theatre trips per year (typically in/around London). We subsidise these so you only pay half the ticket cost.

Transport: You face any costs for travelling to/from our theatre facility in Woolwich, where several of our drama modules may be taught.

Will I have a work placement?
This course can be taken in sandwich mode, which means you can take a year to work in industry between your second and final years of study. Sandwich placements are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles. It is the very best way of preparing you for successfully finding a job quickly when you graduate.

You will also have the option to select a module for which you will be required to undertake a short-term placement. The module will be assessed on your reflection on this placement and how you can apply your knowledge to the workplace. Many placements are found through our network of industry contacts, and students are supported in securing these.

How long is my placement?
Sandwich placements last for between 9-13 months. Work-based learning module placements are normally one day a week for either one or two terms depending on the number of credits available from the module.

What are the financial arrangements?
Sandwich placements are paid roles whereas work-based learning module placements are normally unpaid.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
The skills you acquire through studying our courses will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and jobs. Many graduates of this course go on to careers in theatre, socially engaged drama, publishing, and arts administration.

Are internships available?
Students are encouraged to take up Summer internships during the Summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them. Support is available to students from the Employability and Careers Service when applying for placements and internships.

Do you provide employability services?
Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.