COURSE CURRICULUM

The BA (Hons) Drama course at Bath Spa University provides a thorough exploration of theatre and performance, blending practical experience with theoretical study. In the first year, students build foundational skills through modules such as Investigating Theatre and Performance, Contemporary Theatre, and Performance Practices, gaining insight into ensemble work, theatre production, and live performance. The curriculum emphasizes both creative exploration and technical understanding, preparing students to develop confidence as performers and makers. In the second year, the focus broadens to applied and specialist practices, including Acting and Directing, Applied Theatre, Puppetry, Writing for Performance, and Musical Theatre Workshops. Students also develop creative production skills and engage with media performance, fostering versatility in theatrical approaches while gaining professional experience through a placement year. The final year encourages independent and advanced practice, including Theatre and Social Engagement, Staging Shakespeare, Puppetry Lab, and Performance Projects, alongside writing and directing modules. Students explore contemporary themes such as gender, cultural politics, and social engagement, while creating original work for public performance. By combining critical study with hands-on creation, the course equips graduates with the artistic, technical, and professional skills necessary for careers in theatre, performance, creative production, writing, and media, preparing them to navigate diverse creative industries confidently.