BA Classical Studies and Drama

The Classical Studies and Drama BA programme offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, provides students with a diverse understanding of the timeless necessity and cultural importance of theatre and classical studies. It allows them to explore the world of drama and classical antiquity in a sophisticated fashion, combining practical theatre-making with an in-depth literary, historical, and cultural analysis of classics.Course Content: The course provides a foundational study of English and classical literature, European philosophy, and Greek and Roman history in the first year. In the subsequent years, the curriculum allows students to decide the proportion between Classical Studies and Drama according to their interest.Key Modules: The essential modules of this course include 'Tragedy', 'Playing', 'Modern Performance and its Origins', 'Identity and Power in Literature', 'Exploration of Greek and Roman history', and 'European Philosophy'.Future Careers: Graduates of this programme can use their transferable skills for future careers in a diverse range of fields including arts administration, marketing, publicity, offstage roles and technical positions within theatre, broadcast media and journalism, local government and teaching, lecturing, and research roles within higher education.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.