English Literature and Drama with a Year Abroad (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

You’ll learn about writing and criticism across prose, poetry, and drama, and how to bring texts to life in performance. You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions across the globe.   

At English Literature and Drama with a Year Abroad (Hons) degree from University of East Anglia you’ll encounter literature from across centuries and genres, from ancient epic to modern experimentation, and from medieval quests to contemporary fiction. You’ll explore theatre practices from around the world, on the page, on the stage, and on screen. You’ll learn the art and craft of acting, theatre-making, writing, and production. 

Year Abroad

This four-year version of the course gives you the opportunity to spend the third year of your degree studying with one of UEA's many partner institutions across the globe, which offers teaching in your subject and in English. Destinations range from Japan to Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and Canada and the USA.  

Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to broaden your academic and social horizons, giving you opportunities to develop your confidence and communication skills, while bringing a unique element to your CV that’ll help you stand out to prospective employers. Availability at our partner institutions does vary from year to year and we always recommend you bring an open mind about your destination preference. You'll also need to meet certain academic progression requirements. If for this or for any other reason you were to decide you were unable to spend your third year abroad, you can transfer to a three-year version of your degree at any time. 

Career Pathways

Examples of careers you could enter include:  

• Theatre and film  
• Journalism  
• Media  
• Teaching  
• Finance  
• Publishing