BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature

... United Kingdom
... University of Chester

Course Overview

Studying Drama at Chester involves working with a dynamic, international team of tutors, with a wealth of industry experience. The staff team currently includes experienced theatre directors, applied theatre practitioners, and experts in actor training and physical theatre. Alongside this, you can work with specialists in areas such as live art and interactive digital performance.

There is a large emphasis on practical work here at the University of Chester. We have a wide range of modular choices, and students have a number of options as they develop a range of skills over the course of their degree. So whether you want to be a performer, a director, a facilitator, or a project manager, in your final year there’s an opportunity for you to specialize in your chosen profession within the creative industries.

Here at Chester, we have a thriving performance environment, with regular productions and performances by both our undergraduate and postgraduate students. There are regular workshops and guest performances from visiting artists, and opportunities to get work experience through our extensive industry links and, of course, our three resident, professional theatre companies.

There are a number of extracurricular activities to get involved with such as regular trips to theatres, galleries, and other creative spaces. We also invite practitioners and facilitators from outside companies to come and host workshops.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC-BBC including Humanities-based essay writing subjects such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History, or Classical Civilisation.

BTEC:

Considered in addition to A-level English Language/Literature/Combined.

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in English

Scottish Highers - BBBB including English

International Baccalaureate:

26 Points including English at HL 5 or above

OCR:

Considered in addition to A-level English Language/Literature/Combined.

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A: Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Programme Information
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Course Category

English literature


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Campus Name

Creative Campus, Kingsway, Exton Park


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

12450, (INT)


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Total Course Fee

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