BA (Hons) Drama and History

The Drama and History course offered at Queen Mary University of London is a unique combination of a deep dive into historical events and cultures and practical drama classes. Over three years, students examine performance both practically and theoretically, developing critical perspectives on historical events and their cultural context, and crafting their skills in performance-making. Course Content: This course combines modules from the Schools of English and Drama and History, allowing students to study both subjects in depth. The Drama curriculum includes practical workshops with seminars, while the History curriculum consists of lectures and seminars. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, practical examinations, and written examinations. An optional work placement year is available after the second year.Key Modules: Key modules for this major are diverse and cover topics such as History in Practice, Twentieth-Century Britain, The Actor in History, History, Heritage and Interpretation, Performing Shakespeare, Western Theatrical Traditions, London/Culture/Performance, Performance Composition, and Dissertation.Future Careers: Graduates from this course often go into careers in education, the arts, publishing, media, public relations, or marketing. Some graduates continue to postgraduate study or professional training in performance, teaching, law, or journalism.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.