BA (Hons.) Drama

The Drama BA (Hons) course at Edge Hill University provides a comprehensive understanding of drama as a performance, creative, and academic discipline. Students are encouraged to challenge traditional forms of theatre, venture into new areas of performance, and consider drama from a range of theoretical perspectives.Course Content: The course comprises an exploration of various forms, periods and traditions in theatre and performance, such as Greek Tragedy, Renaissance Theatre, Contemporary British Theatre, and Applied Theatre. The course covers performance, production, and theatre making, whilst focusing on a blend of practical and theoretical approaches to develop creativity, critical thinking and academic skills. Students will also have opportunities to participate in various performances and productions throughout their studies.Key Modules: Some highlighted modules in this course include Performing Texts, Theatre & Performance Making, Theatre & Communities, and Historical Contexts of Performance. These modules aim to provide a robust understanding of drama and its societal impacts, whilst honing students' performance and production abilities.Future Careers: This course aims to prepare students for a wide range of careers including performance, teaching, community arts work, arts administration and management, and further study. Edge Hill University's Drama program encourages students to develop important skills transferable to various industries such as problem-solving, teamwork, project management, and communication.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.