Drama and Education Studies

About this programme

for Graduate Prospects on Track in Drama, Dance and Cinematics (Complete University Guide 2026) Our Education and Drama degree builds your knowledge of Drama alongside your understanding of how education transforms individual outcomes and societies. In your Education modules, you’ll develop a portfolio of skills that employers look for, such as creative thinking, taking initiative, networking, and problem solving. You’ll explore these skills through the lens of sustainability, global citizenship and digital literacy, from local and global perspectives. Making is at the heart of the Drama work you undertake. You’ll work regularly on projects as part of a theatre ensemble and develop skills in areas such as performing, directing, playwriting, musical theatre, production and media, performance-making and applied theatre. Many of our graduates choose to become teachers in schools, but that's not the only path open to you. We'll support you in achieving your aspirations as a professional educator – however they develop during the degree. Explore the ways that education, society, and organisations are structured, and how these structures impact the wellbeing and opportunities of individuals, groups and communities. We introduce you to education systems from around the world and investigate how education can be used in different ways to change lives. We also look at educational policy and practice and how these can be used to promote social justice. Throughout your Drama studies, emphasis is placed on collaboration, industry input, and creating work for a variety of audienc