BA Drama

The BA Drama course at the University of Essex offers students an opportunity to explore the craft of theatre, encouraging learners to create, perform, direct and write. This program combines practical work with theoretical studies to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the global theatre.Course Content: The BA Drama course allows students to actively participate in the creation and presentation of theatre. They are taken through the history of drama, from Ancient Greece to the contemporary stage, while also exposing them to a range of global theatrical traditions. The program encourages learners to explore the creative boundaries of theatre, with the freedom to innovate its traditional forms. Key Modules: The course has diverse modules, including "Ancient Greek Theatre," "Global Theatres," "Acting and Not Acting: Interrogating Performance," "The New Weird: Contemporary American Theatre," and "Producing an Ensemble Performance", all aimed at nurturing creativity, innovation and technical expertise in various aspects of drama.Future Careers: Graduates from this course will have equipped themselves with skills for careers in a wide range of industries including theatre, film and television. They could become actors, directors, theatre producers, scriptwriters, drama therapists, teachers, or work in community arts or arts administration. In addition to these specific careers, the skills developed through the course are applicable in many other areas such as management, marketing, advertising, and the public sector.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.