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Drama and English Literature [with Foundation Year] BA (Hons)

Anglia Ruskin University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Cambridge Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Discover how our societies have shaped and been shaped by English literature, and explore different modes of performance with our BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature degree in Cambridge.

Performing is at the core of our Drama and English Literature degree at ARU.Grow into a confident, versatile and exciting drama practitioner, while exploring classic literature and genres ranging from sci-fi to children鈥檚 books.You鈥檒l work on public-productions and smaller-scale projects, exploring drama practices and texts from the 20th century onwards as well as working on original pieces. Alongside this, you鈥檒l explore many other subjects including history, politics, philosophy and religion as well as developing your literacy and communication skills.Your deeper understanding of literary texts will improve your ability to interpret dramatic texts and your performance skills.Our BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature degree lets you weight your studies to your own interests and career goals. Prepare for a career in the arts or fields such as teaching 鈥� and get ready to change the way others see the world.Our English courses ranked 11th in the UK in the Guardian University 大象传媒 2024.Understanding the importance of literature and drama to society is the main focus of our BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature degree.Here at ARU, the focus is on an experiential, 'learning-through-doing' programme. Your degree will see you choosing from a range of career-focused optional modules, completing either a 100% practical drama Major Project or an English literature one, and graduating with a professionally produced showreel and portfolio.Connect with Cambridge鈥檚 performance scene through our links to local networks such as Cambridge Arts Network and Cambridge Live. You鈥檒l get the chance to perform in public venues around Cambridge as well as on campus, in the Mumford Theatre and Covent Garden Studio.Experience being part of a professional troupe with our very own Community Theatre Company and take the chance to perform and collaborate with other creative industries students.Take the opportunity to go on field trips and attend productions to broaden your real-world experience. We鈥檒l also support you to find placements and work experience 鈥� our students recently took part in a live brief with Great Abington Primary School, devising performances and workshop activities to enhance curriculum learning through interactive drama events - and you can take an optional placement year as well.Improve your creative and critical writing skills, and develop your technical and production skills in our specialist facilities. Our technical officers will be on hand to offer help and support.You can also choose to study abroad for a semester, with funding available to help cover the cost.As an ARU student, you can also get involved with the University of Cambridge's Footlights comedy events as a writer, performer or member of the production team.


Professional Facilities

As part of your studies at ARU, you鈥檒l have access to all of our creative industries facilities including:- Dedicated drama studio, with highly flexible black-box performance space- Full-size on-campus professional Mumford Theatre- Large rehearsal space with audio playback facilities, piano, LED lighting rig, portable dance mirrors, gym mats and rostra/modular staging- Students鈥� Union-run dance studio- Podcast and video capture system


Careers

Our Drama and English Literature BA (Hons) degree will give you practical experience as a performer or technician, and the academic understanding to be a director or a teacher.Graduation doesn鈥檛 need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our dramatherapy or MA English Literature. Take ad

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 15,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University

  • University League Table

    121st

  • Campus address

    Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, England

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Vibrant and bustling city campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle 鈥� all with close transport links to London.
A friendly and welcoming community of students and staff from around the globe.
A range of international scholarships are available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    38th out of 95 3

    54th out of 96 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    126 64%

    68th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    23rd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    69th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    108 54%

    81st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    57th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    57th

    50

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