BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Discover how our societies have shaped and been shaped by English literature, and explore different modes of performance. Grow into a confident, versatile and exciting drama practitioner, while exploring classic literature and genres ranging from sci-fi to children’s books. Performance is at the core of our degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences | Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll get straight into the studio, working in a collaborative performance environment. You'll learn new skills that will be key to your future as a performer, as well as exploring the history of English literature. Year 1: Introduction to the Study of Literature and Writing, Fundamentals for Acting, Researching Performance, Reading Critically, Old English to Enlightenment, Studio Project. Year 2: Festive Theatre, Nineteenth Century Afterlives and Adaptations, Community Theatre Performance, Ruskin Module; options include Advanced Specialist Skills, Science Fiction, From Performance to Therapy Arts Therapies In Action, Performance in Context. Year 3: Festival of Performance; options include Undergraduate Major Project, Undergraduate Major Project in English, Spectacle and Representation in Renaissance Drama, Renaissance Magic.

Career pathways

The difference between not wanting to do a one-minute monologue a few years ago, and now… the confidence to go out there and do that has come from being thrown into uni life. Our range of career-focused optional modules will help prepare you to work in the arts or other fields, such as teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Drama, Performing Arts or related subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u0245,u1098,u1279

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