BA Drama and Theatre Studies

The Drama and Philosophy BA at Royal Holloway, University of London offers students the chance to study two compelling and complementary subjects side-by-side in one undergraduate degree. Students will gain a unique insight into the world of performance and the complex philosophical themes that inform it; and will have the opportunity to create and participate in drama as well as critically assess and understand it.Course Content: Utilising a mixture of both practical and theory-based learning, this course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of both the world of theatre and drama, and the centrality of philosophy within it. In the first year, students get a general overview of both disciplines. The second and third year become more specialised offering modules that cover ancient Greek philosophy, afterlives and legacies of ancient drama, performances of philosophy, theatre and globalisation, and more.Key Modules: The course is made up of a healthy balance of compulsory and optional modules. Some of the key modules available in this course include Introduction to Philosophy, Researching Theatre and Performance, Theatricalities: An Introduction to Critical and Theoretical Approaches, Performance Practices, Philosophy and the Arts, and Assembling Texts: Playwriting and DramaturgyAccreditations: There is no specific accreditation indicated for this course. Future Careers: Graduates from this course will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for a range of sectors including theatre and performance industries, teaching, arts administration, journalism, business, and law. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.