BA (Hons) Theatre and English Literature

Lancaster’s Theatre and English Literature degree gives you the opportunity to study contemporary theatre, drama and performance alongside works spanning Shakespeare, film and twenty-first century writing. Theatre is part of the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts a vibrant, contemporary arts environment with excellent facilities. Our Department of English and Creative Writing offers varying approaches to English Literature.

In English Literature, you’ll explore texts of different periods and genres and develop a deeper critical understanding of the role of literature in society. You’ll receive a full introduction to Theatre Studies and will learn about innovative twentieth and twenty first century theatre and performance through an exciting and varied mix of theoretical and practical approaches, taught by internationally esteemed, award winning theatre practitioners and scholars.

Careers

Our Theatre and English Literature graduates have strong communications, team working and creative skills, which open doors in a wide range of sectors.

Many of our graduates find jobs within theatre - as performers, directors, writers, dramaturgs, producers, technicians or administrators - and in associated fields such as journalism, the media, publishing and advertising.

Lancaster’s alumni work in many areas concerned with the social applications of theatre and drama such as teaching, social work, community arts and drama and dance therapy. Others use the managerial and interpersonal skills they have developed through the course in jobs like personnel and the Civil Service.

A number of our graduates go on to postgraduate study at Lancaster or elsewhere.