BA English

The BA in Drama and Philosophy at Royal Holloway combines the investigation of philosophical and theoretical questions with the appreciation and study of theatre and performance. It enables students to engage with the major challenges that face society and its culture while developing a creative capacity known to theatre practitioners.Course Content: This course explores drama and philosophy in tandem, examining their shared histories and dialogue with each other. You will develop an understanding of the theoretical principles common to both disciplines and their methodology, and of how these are applied in practice. You will also learn to appreciate the importance of historic, social and cultural contexts.Key Modules: Key areas include the Porous Body in Philosophy and Drama, Enlightenment Theatre, Persuasive Writing for Performance, Performance Philosophies, Ethics in Drama, and Devising in Practice.Accreditations: Royal Holloway ranks highly for Drama and Theatre Studies, and Excellence Framework (TEF) gives them a Gold rating for consistently delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for their students.Future Careers: Graduates have found careers in theatre and performance-related industries, education and teaching, creative industries, broadcasting, journalism, public relations, non-governmental organisations, administration and roles within the public and private sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.