Drama with International Study, BA Hons

BA (Hons) Drama with Study Abroad at Greenwich University

Study Abroad in the USA

Immerse yourself in a year of study in the USA as part of Greenwich's Creative and Performing Arts degree, designed to equip you with essential global professional skills over four years.

Innovative Drama Course

Greenwich's Drama program is practice-led, featuring hands-on learning at the Bathway Theatre in Woolwich, equipped with six studios and a versatile auditorium. Benefit from instruction by leading academics and practitioners in the creative industries, supported by strong partnerships both locally and globally.

Course Structure

• Modules: Engage in diverse subjects, including technical theatre, directing, and writing. Develop performance skills through public productions and establish your own Theatre Company in the final year.
• Study Abroad: A dedicated opportunity in your third year to study in the USA, enhancing your global profile and experience.

Year-by-Year Overview

Year 1:

Core modules include:

• Production and Technical Theatre
• Creative Futures
• Acting the Contemporary Text

Year 2:

Choose between two options focusing on stage production and immersive performance, along with elective modules tailored to your interests.

Year 3:

Engage in Professional Practice through international study in the USA.

Year 4:

Complete a Research Project and select from modules such as:

• Directing for Theatre
• Theatre Company

Workload and Collaboration

Expect a workload akin to a full-time job, balancing independent study with group projects, crucial for developing desirable employability skills.

Career Preparation

• Placements: Optional short-term placements available, with support in securing positions within the creative industries.
• Internships: Summer internships encouraged, with dedicated resources and support from Greenwich's Employability and Careers Service to help you find opportunities.

Support Services

Access a wide range of support, including:

• Academic skills support
• Training in specific IT tools
• Personalized guidance from tutors and professional staff throughout your studies

Embark on an enriching journey in Drama at Greenwich University, where hands-on experience meets academic rigor, preparing you for a successful career in the creative arts. With the added dimension of studying abroad, you’ll gain invaluable international exposure and insights into global theatre practices.