Drama
Drama at degree level is the systematic academic and practical study of theatre in all its forms, from ancient Greek tragedy and Renaissance stagecraft to contemporary devised work and political performance. It combines the critical analysis of dramatic texts and theatrical traditions with practical exploration of performance, direction, dramaturgy and production. A drama degree develops your understanding of how theatre makes meaning, how it engages audiences, how it has functioned politically and socially across different cultures and periods, and what it means to work as a theatre-maker in the present.
At the University of Hull you will study drama over three years of full-time study, on a programme with a genuinely strong track record of producing theatre practitioners. Hull has an unusual depth of connection to British theatre, and the programme benefits from that legacy while maintaining a rigorous and forward-looking curriculum. You will engage with the history and theory of dramatic forms, the analysis of performance texts and practices, and the practical skills of making, devising and presenting theatrical work.
The typical tariff of 104 reflects a programme that welcomes students with a strong commitment to theatre from a range of academic backgrounds.
Drama graduates pursue careers as actors, directors, stage managers, dramaturgs, writers, theatre producers, arts administrators, community arts practitioners, drama facilitators in education and health settings, and arts journalists. Many work in television, film, radio and digital media, where the skills of performance, storytelling and production translate readily. Teaching is a common route, with drama graduates entering primary and secondary education or further education.
Many Hull graduates have achieved significant positions in British theatre, and the programme's strong professional connections support that progression. Postgraduate study in drama, theatre, performance or directing is also available for those wishing to develop their practice or academic knowledge further.