BA Drama and English at Queen's University Belfast

BA Drama and English explores theatre, performance, literature and language from ancient Greece and Renaissance England to the Irish Literary Revival, postmodern America and contemporary global literatures. Language modules examine the history, structure and function of English, including its use in the media. Students benefit from the school's links with Belfast theatre companies and a work placement opportunity in Year 3.

Department: School of Arts, English and Languages  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students combine Drama modules, such as Theatre Now: Contemporary Performance, with English literature and language modules. A Year 3 work placement is available, and students may extend the degree to four years by studying a full year at a partner university in Europe or North America.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional contexts. Further study options include MAs in English Literary Studies, Media and Broadcast Production, Film and Theatre Making, Poetry: Creativity and Criticism and Creative Writing, conversion courses (MSc Software Development, MLaw), the PGCE, or the MRes in Arts and Humanities.

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