History and Drama

The University of Essex

Qualification

Degree

Length

3 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

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About this course

BA History and Drama - UG History and Drama Degree at Colchester Campus. Duration: 3 and 4 years. Start in October 2026/27.

BA History and Drama with Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare you for successful progression into degree-level study before you begin the main course. This degree at University of Essex combines the study of historical events with the creative and practical exploration of drama. You will examine the past across a wide range of periods and regions while also developing skills in performance, theatre-making and dramatic analysis.

The course helps you understand how history is represented, interpreted and reimagined through performance and storytelling. The foundation year is designed to prepare you for university-level study by building essential academic skills, subject knowledge and confidence. It provides a supportive introduction to higher education, helping you develop the critical thinking, research and communication skills needed to progress successfully onto the full degree.

History and drama are closely connected, both exploring human experience, society and storytelling across time.

Could you get in?

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