Acting, Performance and English Literature BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
If you love the texts behind the drama as much as you love the performances themselves, studying Acting, Performance and English Literature together is for you. It gives you the opportunity to gain a richer understanding of the two subjects, allowing you to investigate drama through practical performance and developing your appreciation of the startling variety and complexity of English literature. During your English Literature studies, you'll focus on renowned pieces of writing, as well as lesser known but equally inspiring work.
You’ll have the chance to develop an understanding of the major movements of prose and poetry, and we’ll focus on building your analytical skills to help you assess, question, debate and persuade – all skills that employers are looking for. We’re ranked 37th in the world for ‘Performing Arts’, via QS World University Subject Rankings, 2025. In the National Student Survey 2025, Drama is ranked top in Yorkshire for assessment and feedback and Creative Writing is ranked top in the UK for teaching on my course.
Key highlights
- Explores drama through practical performance alongside literary study
- Covers renowned writing plus lesser-known but inspiring works
- Traces the major movements of prose and poetry
- Builds analytical skills to assess, question, debate and persuade
- Ranked 37th in the world for Performing Arts (QS 2025)
- Optional placement year extends the degree to four years
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Theatre practitioner
- Drama facilitator
- Arts administrator
- Copywriter
- Editorial assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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