Drama and English

About this programme

Explore stories from the page to the stage with BA (Hons) Drama and English at the University of Lincoln. This Joint Honours degree combines the study of literature with practical theatre-making, giving you the opportunity to examine how works are written, performed, adapted, and experienced across different cultures and contexts. Drawing on modules from both disciplines, you'll analyse novels, plays, poetry, and contemporary media through a range of theoretical, historical, and cultural perspectives, while also developing performance techniques, artistic practice, and creative collaboration skills. The course encourages you to engage with every aspect of bringing drama to life, from performance and theatre-making to critical interpretation and analysis. Taught by expert academics, published writers, theatre-makers, professional performers, and industry specialists with national and international connections, the course balances creative exploration with critical study. You'll have opportunities to attend guest talks, create original performance work, explore contemporary issues through literature and theatre, and shape your studies around your interests. Whether you're considering a future in theatre, media, publishing, education, marketing, or the wider creative industries, you'll graduate with a combination of analytical depth, practical experience, and transferable skills valued across a wide range of careers. We work alongside the Royal Literary Fund to give you one-to-one writing support from professional writers should you want it. Whether it's structuring an essa