Drama, Theatre and Directing

Become a honed specialist in theatre directing

Direct and perform your own work
Our BA (Hons) Drama, Theatre and Directing course offers you numerous opportunities to both perform in and direct your own performance work, as well as working with pre-existing texts.

This will develop your creative and theoretical skills ready for real-world application after you graduate, as you learn to cultivate your own ideas in response to seeing other contemporary performance practices and the world around you.

Study the key aspects of dramatic practice
You will explore the cultural and critical significance of dramatic practice, process and product throughout history, as you consider a wide range of historical and social theatre practices and contexts.

When you graduate you will have a confident understanding of the complimentary disciplines of drama, theatre and directing, alongside a range of practical experiences suited to diverse careers in a range of professional contexts.

Immerse yourself in the theatrical world
We have a strong link to the world-renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, where you will discover and experience established theatre practice and perform throughout your studies.

Spotlight accredited
Our partnership with Spotlight offers you discounted graduate membership to largest casting resource in the United Kingdom, inclusion in a dedicated ‘graduate’ section of their website, access to their dedicated one-to-one career advice sessions and much more.

On this course you will:

• Develop your theatre and directing skills.

• Perform in and direct your own work as well as existing texts.

• Explore the cultural and critical significance of dramatic practice, process and product.

• Work with the Chichester Festival Theatre.

• Access placement opportunities including roles at The Chichester Festival Theatre, Forest Fringe, Edinburgh Festival and more.

Your teaching will vary depending on the type of module studied:
Projects and Productions - These modules are central to the course. These specialist performance projects will inspire and challenge you to make innovative theatre. You will be involved in at least twelve examined performances, including three major productions, during the three years.

Critical and Cultural Studies - Taught in lecturers and small seminar groups, these modules will explore theatre theory. You will learn about philosophy, sociology, psychology and critical and cultural issues and matters.

Professional Development and Careers - These practical modules explore the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in theatre, arts practice and related fields as you prepare for your career after you graduate.

There are no formal exams in this course. You will be assessed through a wide range of practical and performance contexts including:
-Group and individual performances
-Directing exercises
-Presentations
-Creative installations
-Written evaluations
-Essays
-Final year dissertation