English and Drama - MA

University of Warwick Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies

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Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Award winner

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About the course

Explore drama, literature, performance and theatre history

Our English and Drama MA offers an exciting opportunity to specialise in the study of drama, theatre and literary studies.

In this course, you will primarily study dramatic texts and the history of theatre, working with leading experts in Shakespeare and early modern drama, theatre history, and modern performance theory and practice. You can also choose from a wide range of optional modules across the field of literary studies, combining your interest in drama with topics including postcolonial and world literature, and critical and cultural theory.

Entry Requirements

65% in an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.

Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample to demonstrate suitability for the course.

Where will I study?

University of Warwick

The University of Warwick is a campus university with an established reputation for world-class teaching and research. We are listed as 67th in the QS World University Guide 2024, and highly ranked in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings. We provide a platform for the curious; we inspire, we excite, and we invigorate. This means as a student, you'll develop the agility of thinking and breadth of experience that will enable you to rise to any future challenges, and make a positive difference in the world.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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