Drama and English Language and Linguistics

Description

Studying Drama and English Language and Linguistics gives you a powerful insight into, and skills in, the mechanics of performance and communication.

University of Kent Drama students are taught by leading performance practitioners and lecturers from all around the world. Our range of industry-standard facilities include studios, performance spaces and workshops. There is a diverse array of modules to choose from that incorporate a distinctive balance of practical and theoretical elements, allowing you to develop the skills and vision needed for employment in the creative industries and beyond. Consequently, our Drama and Theatre courses are among the most popular in the country with strong National Student Survey results every year.

English Language and Linguistics is an ideal complement to subjects where an understanding of how language works is important. Language powers drama and plays a central role in everything we as human beings do. This programme explores the many facets of language, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your individual interests and possible career paths. While the focus will be on English, you will also explore the meaning of language more generally, and discover what language systems have in common.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

• Total Kent credits: 360
• Total ECTS credits: 180

• Total Kent credits: 360
• Total ECTS credits: 180

• English

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• DR315 - Modern Theatre: A Theoretical Landscape
• DR337 - The Empty Space
• LL310 - Foundations of Language 1: Sounds and Words
• LL311 - Foundations of Language 2: Structure and Meaning

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• DR594 - Popular Performance
• DR609 - European Naturalist Theatre & Its Legacy
• DR663 - Physical Theatre 1
• DR681 - Theatres of the Past 2: The Moderns
• DR682 - Theatre and Music
• DR549 - Acting
• DR575 - Victorian and Edwardian Theatre
• DR612 - Shakespeare's Theatre
• DR667 - Site Specific Performance
• DR669 - European Theatre from 1945
• DR671 - Puppet and Object Theatre
• DR673 - Theatres of the Past 1: the Classics
• DR674 - Performance and Art: Intermediality from Wagner to the Virtuals
• LL512 - Language Processing
• LL513 - Language Variation and Change
• LL518 - Stylistics: Language in Literature
• LL519 - Syntax 1
• LL539 - An Introduction to English Language Teaching 1
• LL540 - An Introduction to English Language Teaching 2
• LL534 - Semantics and Pragmatics
• LL536 - English Language in the Media
• LL537 - English Language in the Media 2
• LL538 - First Language Acquisition
• LL521 - Research Skills - ELL
• LL522 - Morphology
• LL524 - History of British English
• LL525 - The Study of Speech
• LL530 - Writing In The Media: A Practical Approach
• LL531 - Atypical Language
• LL532 - Learning and Teaching Languages
• LL533 - Topics in Pragmatics
• PL602 - Philosophy of Language

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Year abroad

Three-year joint honours students can apply to spend a year or a term abroad studying at a university either in Europe or the USA.

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• DR676 - Introduction to Stand Up
• DR678 - Creative Project
• DR680 - Theatre & Adaptation
• DR619 - Playwriting I: For Beginners
• DR629 - Cultural Policies in the British Theatre
• DR635 - Dance & Discourse: Dramaturgies of Moving Bodies
• DR636 - The Shakespeare Effect
• DR648 - Applied Theatre
• DR659 - Performing Classical Texts
• DR592 - New Directions
• DR548 - Theatre & Journalism
• DR683 - Performing Philosophy
• DR664 - Physical Theatre II
• DR610 - Performing Lives: Theory & Practice of Autobiographical Theatre
• LL533 - Topics in Pragmatics
• LL532 - Learning and Teaching Languages
• LL531 - Atypical Language
• LL530 - Writing In The Media: A Practical Approach
• LL525 - The Study of Speech
• LL524 - History of British English
• LL522 - Morphology
• LL521 - Research Skills - ELL
• LL538 - First Language Acquisition
• LL537 - English Language in the Media 2
• LL536 - English Language in the Media
• LL534 - Semantics and Pragmatics
• LL540 - An Introduction to English Language Teaching 2
• LL599 - Dissertation
• PL576 - Philosophy of Language
• LL539 - An Introduction to English Language Teaching 1
• LL519 - Syntax 1
• LL518 - Stylistics: Language in Literature
• LL513 - Language Variation and Change
• LL512 - Language Processing

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

A level

• ABB

• The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

• The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

• 34 points overall or 16 at HL

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements. See our International Student website for further information about our country-specific requirements.

Please note that if you need to increase your level of qualification ready for undergraduate study, we offer a number of International Foundation Programmes through Kent International Pathways.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

The University of Kent offers a comprehensive programme in Drama and English Language and Linguistics designed to provide students with a broad understanding of theatrical arts alongside the scientific study of language. This dual-focus degree allows students to develop creative skills in acting, play analysis, and stage production while also gaining a solid foundation in linguistic theory, language structure, and communication analysis. The programme combines practical, performance-based modules with academic research, fostering both expressive and analytical abilities. Students engaging in Drama partook in workshops, rehearsals, and performances, honing their theatrical talents and understanding of dramatic history and theory. Simultaneously, modules in English Language and Linguistics cover phonetics, syntax, semantics, and language development, offering insights into how language functions in different contexts and social settings. The curriculum is structured to encourage critical thinking about texts and language, helping students to develop strong writing and oral presentation skills. Students benefit from a diverse faculty with expertise in both drama and linguistics, as well as state-of-the-art facilities, including theatre spaces and linguistics labs. The programme emphasizes employability, with opportunities for internships, partnerships with local theatres, and participation in live productions. Graduates of this programme are well prepared for careers in theatre, broadcasting, teaching, linguistics research, publishing, and other communication-related fields. The university encourages an interdisciplinary approach to learning, enabling students to explore the interconnectedness of language and performance. The programme's academic year includes lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and independent research projects, supported by university resources and external industry contacts. Overall, the Drama and English Language and Linguistics degree aims to produce versatile graduates who possess both creative and analytical skills, ready to excel in a dynamic and diverse job market.