Program Overview

Drama

Overview

The BA (Hons) Drama degree at Anglia Ruskin University is a three-year program that focuses on practice-based learning, exploring contemporary theatre and screen performance making. Students will develop a portfolio of professional skills for working in the creative industries through collaboration with other creative students, specialist tutors, community partners, and industry professionals.

Course Structure

The program is divided into three years, with each year consisting of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Ensemble Performance
• Applied Drama
• Key Skills
• Key Concepts
• Popular Performance
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Making Performance
• Community Theatre Performance
• Practice as Research
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Physical Theatre
  • Professional Theatre Practice 1
  • Performing Shakespeare
  • Performing New Writing

Year 3

• Major Project
• Festival of Performance
• Optional modules:
  • Site Specific and Immersive Theatre
  • Screen Drama Production
  • Professional Theatre Practice 2
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Provocations

Assessment

Assessment methods include studio and public performances, essays, presentations, critical reflections, and a Major Project, which can be practical or written work.

Facilities

Students have access to the Mumford Theatre, a 260-seater on-campus professional theatre, as well as dedicated drama studios and rehearsal spaces.

Careers

The program prepares students for careers in the performing arts sector, the creative industries, and areas such as education and teaching. Graduates can pursue roles as performers, stage technicians, directors, or teachers.

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 3 GCSEs at grade C or above
• English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)

Fees and Funding

• UK students: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International students: £16,700 per year (2025/26)
• Living costs: £7,000-£9,000 per year

Research Areas

The program focuses on contemporary theatre and screen performance making, with research areas including:

• Ensemble Performance
• Applied Drama
• Community Theatre Performance
• Practice as Research
• Site Specific and Immersive Theatre
• Screen Drama Production

Teaching Staff

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals, including:

• Dr Sue Wilson
• Dr Jonathan Croose
• David Jackson
• Dr Eva Aymamí Reñé

Student Work

The program showcases student work through various performances and projects, including the Imperial War Museum's D-Day commemorations and the ARU Community Theatre Company's 'Theatre in Education' Production.