BA (Hons) English Literature and Drama with a Placement Year
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
English Literature and Drama both explore how characters, stories, and forms of expression allow us to reflect on ourselves and imagine new worlds. Working between language, imagery, and imagination, these powerful artforms tell us about our history, and give us the tools to explore who we are, and who we could be. This BA English Literature and Drama with a Placement Year degree offers you the opportunity to study in two brilliant departments, learning from researchers, writers, artists, and literary critics.
You’ll learn about writing and criticism across prose, poetry, and drama, and how to bring texts to life in performance. You’ll encounter literature from across centuries and genres, from ancient epics to modern experimentation, and from medieval quests to contemporary fiction. You’ll explore theatre practices from around the world, on the page, on the stage, and on screen.
You’ll learn the art and craft of acting, theatre-making, writing, and production.
Key highlights
- Placement year builds professional experience alongside academic study
- Taught across two departments by researchers, writers, artists and critics
- Writing and criticism across prose, poetry and drama
- Literature spanning ancient epics, medieval quests and contemporary fiction
- World theatre practices explored on the page, stage and screen
- Practical training in acting, theatre-making, writing and production
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to include including English Literature or one of the subjects listed below: English Language
- A-level: BCC — contextual offer
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: A levels BBB including English Literature or one of the subjects listed below: English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Sociology, Drama, Theat
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Theatre director
- Playwright
- Arts administrator
- Editor
- Drama teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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