Program Overview

- Explore histories and traditions of theatre and performance and discover the role of drama as a tool for social change- Consider the important philosophical questions surrounding religion, the universe, human freedom and equality- Personalise your degree by choosing from a diverse range of drama and liberal arts modules- In your third year, create a small company to develop a major performance or an Applied Theatre or Theatre in Education projectDeepen your philosophical curiosity through our Liberal Arts and Drama. You will explore the histories and traditions of theatre and performance and discover the role of drama as a tool for social change. You will also learn about key philosophical and political principles and ideas that have shaped ancient and modern culture.Enhance your critical thinking skills by considering the important philosophical questions surrounding truth (God), the universe, human freedom and equality. You can also personalise your experience by choosing from a diverse range of modules. These include: literary, artistic, cultural, scientific and political ideas. As well as, and some of the issues surrounding them.Year 1 introduces you to the theory and practice of performance and production. You will also gain insights into the history of drama, the context in which dramatic production has taken place and how to make theatre. As well as the political underpinning of texts and practices, and how texts and performances are viewed and interpreted.Year 2 explores the practices that underpin the development of drama. You can also personalise your degree by choosing from a range of Liberal Arts and Drama modules.Year 3 develops your independent learning skills and you also take part in the Group Project. In the Group Project you create a small company with other students. Together you make a major performance or develop an Applied Theatre or Theatre in Education project. You also choose a specialist option focused on the research expertise of the staff teaching you.