Drama

Drama is one of the most collaborative and socially engaged of the arts, concerned with telling human stories through performance and examining what it means to be alive in the world at a given moment. It is simultaneously a practical craft and an intellectual discipline, drawing on theatre history, critical theory, and a wide range of performance traditions alongside the practical skills of acting, directing, devising, and producing. Studying drama at degree level means developing as a practitioner, a critical thinker, and a collaborator simultaneously.

At Anglia Ruskin University this three-year full-time programme builds your portfolio of professional skills through collaboration with other creative students, specialist tutors, community partners, and industry professionals. You will study the history and theory of theatre from classical origins to contemporary practice, engaging with different genres, styles, and cultural traditions. Practical work in performance, devising, and production sits alongside critical and academic study, developing the creative confidence and technical competence that the creative industries require.

Anglia Ruskin's location in Cambridge and Chelmsford provides access to a range of cultural and theatrical opportunities, and the university's strong creative industries connections support the professional development work embedded in the programme. The typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects the creative and academic standard expected.

You will develop skills in performance, collaboration, project management, creative problem-solving, and professional communication alongside the critical and analytical thinking that drama education develops.

Graduates pursue careers in theatre performance, direction, arts administration, teaching, community arts, drama therapy, broadcasting, film and television, events, and the wider creative industries. Many also move into education and arts outreach. Postgraduate study in theatre, applied drama, directing, or arts management is a natural next step for those seeking to specialise.