Discover Drama at the University of Birmingham
Explore our undergraduate course offerings
Our Drama courses benefit from a wide-ranging research and teaching culture that combines historical and political perspectives with theoretical and practical expertise, particularly in actor training, directing, and contemporary playwriting and performance-making.
Set the stage for a creative future
Whether your interest lies in Greek tragedy, Shakespeare, live art, British playwrights, or theatre for young audiences, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of drama and theatre before specialising in your favourite areas.
Why Study Drama at Birmingham?
- Combine Drama with related creative courses for interdisciplinary study - choose from English Literature, Film or Creative Writing.
- Centre your studies on a dedicated drama campus - the Selly Oak features its own library, study areas, studio spaces, design, lighting, sound and stage management work areas, as well as a state-of-the-art 200-seat theatre.
- Learn from and work with the experts – you’ll be taught by our research leading staff, many of whom continue to practise in the theatre industry, including artistic directors, freelance performers and live artists, as well as working with visiting industry professionals throughout your programme.
- Benefit from industry-leading connections - make use of our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips, such as a choreography workshop with Movement Director Tom Jackson Greaves.
Each member of the department has such a depth of knowledge that you could go to any of them for help! I think it’s incredibly rare to have such a close-knit yet equally well-read faculty who are always there for a chat.
Our undergraduate Drama programmes
A Global University
By choosing to study at Birmingham, you can be part of an outstanding university, renowned for changing lives and transforming society. Be part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries.
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Live in an exciting city
In the heart of England, Birmingham is a diverse, modern and exciting city with a long cultural and intellectual heritage. Less than two hours from London, Birmingham is situated in a prime, central location in the country, and offers everything you could desire from a capital city, within easy reach of the picturesque English countryside.
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