If you want to investigate and understand how performance works, if you enjoy the thrill of live stage performance and love the English language, this course could be for you. We’ll take a very hands-on approach to give you the chance to get involved in staff and student-led performances, and focus on helping you develop your creativity.
On the English language side of the course, we’ll cover a broad range of topics in English language and linguistics, all with the aim of furthering your understanding and helping you gain useful and transferable skills. We’ll look at literary and linguistic approaches to texts and interaction to help you build up your analytical and interpretive abilities.
Why study Drama and English Language?
* QS World University Subject Rankings 2021 ranked the University of Huddersfield 8th in the UK for 'Performing Arts' (https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2021/performing-arts).
* 95% of graduates from this subject are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates).
* State-of-the-art facilities including three adaptable studios with sprung floors and state of the art multimedia projection equipment (https://sway.office.com/28jHECQ9LCkfeYve?ref=Link).
* Teaching by industry professionals and guest appearances from the likes of Professor Sir Patrick Stewart, Natalie Gavin, John Britton, Nicolás Núñez, Chloe Beale, Nicci Topping, Anna Helena McLean, and David Crowley.
* Production based programme along with visits from practitioners and residencies from internationally known companies like Slung Low, IOU Productions and Northern Broadsides.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core module
Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
Option modules:
Choose two from a list which may include:
Approaches to Language Study
History of English
Sociolinguistics
Introduction to Stylistics
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 1B
Text into Performance
Year 2
Core modules:
Language in the Workplace
Option modules:
Choose two from a list which may include:
Theatre and Performance Making
Specialist Practice
Plus one from a list which may include:
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 2a
Models and Theories of Performance Practice 2b
Then choose two from a list which may include:
Communication across Cultures
Conversation Analysis
Stylistics
Corpus Linguistics
Pragmatics
Field Linguistics
Phonetics and Phonology
Syntax
Year 3 - optional placement year
Final year
Core module:
Critical Context: Perspectives on Contemporary Drama, Theatre and Performance
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include:
Process and Performance Project
Final Year Project
Dissertation
Plus choose up to three from a list which may include:
Dissertation in English Language and Linguistics
Relations Across Cultures
Translation in Practice
Audiovisual Translation
Language of Humour
Multilingualism
Language and Power
Child Language Acquisition
Face and Politeness
Forensic Phonetics and Forensic Linguistics
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment of your work includes essays, research based practical presentations, creative practical working processes, performance, scripts and plays, and a dissertation. You submit work for assessment at intervals throughout the year.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W401
Institution code:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including a minimum grade B in two relevant subjects, one preferably English.
including a minimum grade B at A Level in two relevant subjects, one preferably English.
or above, to include modules in Drama, Theatre or Performance Studies and in English
120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications preferably including either Higher Level Drama, Theatre or Performance Studies at Grade 6 and Higher Level English at grade 6.
in Performing Arts or related subject and minimum grade B at A Level in English
Applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in a workshop by way of audition. Read our guidance for more information. Some applicants may also be invited to interview - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/interviews/#!/?modal=drama
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
You must provide evidence of practical and theoretical interest in drama.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
15000.0
Year 1
International
15000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
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Huddersfield
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