Drama with Creative Writing

Interested in what’s on stage and screen? But also want an insight into the process of writing? Combining drama and creative writing is the perfect way to explore both and find your place in this exciting industry. We’ll introduce you to a variety of cultures and historical periods while teaching you different writing techniques used to engage audiences.

There’s more to studying drama than being a skilled performer – it’s about being a skilled writer, researcher and collaborator too. You’ll be challenged to make discoveries using a mixture of practice and theory. At the same time, you’ll grow as a writer and develop your style, supported by academics who have published memoirs, essays, poetry, and much more.

Unleash your creativity

When you’re not putting pen to paper, you’ll be in our studio theatres and rehearsal rooms. This is where your ideas will come to life, with support from our technical team.

From free theatre tickets to top employers and internship opportunities, London is a great place to start writing your success story. We work with companies like Clean Break who were recently at the National Theatre.

Our graduates aren't just performers, actors and writers – they are communications managers, marketing executives, PR professionals and teachers. You’ll find our graduates working National Theatre, Netflix and Disney – and we can’t wait to see where you’ll take your career.

Year 1 provides an introduction to the study of drama, performance and creative writing. which combines both practical and theoretical approaches.

Modules in Year 1 have a strong emphasis on the acquisition of practical (including writing) and research skills that you will use throughout your  programme. You will also have the opportunity in Year 1 to explore key practical and theoretical issues around the making of performance.

You will take the following modules (all compulsory)

Power Plays (15 credits)
Making Theatre and Performance (30 credits)
Introduction to Creative Writing (30 credits)
Performance, Acting, Text (30 credits)
Spectatorship: Time, Place, Performance  (15 credits)

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Further information about modules in Year 2 and 3 of the course can be found on our course webpage.

Assessment typically includes a combination of written and practical assignments, such as essays, performances, presentations, portfolios, scripts, programme notes, reviews, feature articles, artist websites, podcasts and dissertations. Some assessment is based around group work, especially for performance projects and presentations.