Overview

In your Drama modules, you'll go beyond performance, expanding your knowledge of the historical and political context of theatre, as well as developing your practical theatre-making skills.

Your English Literature modules will guide you to explore a huge range of literary specialisms, from Old English and Gothic Literature to Poetry and Fantasy. Ever wondered how literature has influenced and shaped society? You’ll find this this out with access to our incredible resources, from the Cadbury Research Library to our Shakespeare Institute and beyond.

Careers

In the Drama and English Literature (Hons) programme at University of Birmingham , you will develop fantastic skills for your future career, such as presentation delivery, confidence, communication, teamwork, intellectual analysis, critical thinking and articulate expression.

Graduates also gain employment with well-known employers such as:

NHS

Royal Shakespeare Company

The Ministry of Justice

Amazon

Birmingham Children's Hospital

McCann PR

Macmillan Publishing

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Birmingham REP Theatre

Bloomsbury Publishing Group

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Engaging Performance

Production Skills

Studio Practice

English in the World

Poetry

Prose

Reading English

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature Drama British Studies View 307 other Bachelors in British Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Number of A levels required:

3

Typical offer:

ABB

A level English Literature or English Language and Literature grade A is required.

IB Diploma:

6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall.

BTEC qualifications:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

23660 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23660 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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