BA English Literature and Theatre

The BA English Literature and Theatre course at the University of Reading combines both the theoretical and practical aspects of English literature and theatre, focusing on texts from the medieval period to the present day. You will have an opportunity to explore a wide range of plays, novels, and poetry whilst also training in key skills for writing drama and understanding performance.Course Content: The course offers a deep dive into a wide range of literature including novels, drama, and poetry, along with concentrated focus on periods from Medieval to 21st century literature. It also includes practical workshops in theatre and opportunities to create and present performances.Key Modules: The primary modules of this course cover areas including, but not limited to, Form and Theory of Drama, Page and Stage: Reading Early Modern Plays, Literature in English 1760-1820, and Directing.Future Careers: Students of the BA English Literature and Theatre course can potentially pursue a range of career paths post graduation. The skills developed are relevant to acting, arts administration, teaching, journalism, marketing, writing and publishing, and cultural industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.