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Undergraduate courses

We offer a number of courses for students interested in studying within the Department of English, Theatre and Creative Writing. Students will be able to gain skills, practical knowledge and research which prepares them for a career in the Arts or advanced studies.

Creative Writing (BA)

  • Students will be taught by acclaimed, award-winning writers.
  • Studying creative writing gives you a chance to become part of Birkbeck's flourishing and supportive writing community.
  • You will have the chance to meet visiting industry professionals from the worlds of publishing, theatre and television drama.
  • Read more about our Creative Writing (BA). 

English (BA)

  • Students have the opportunity to study the full spectrum of literature across all periods, from modern and contemporary to the early middle ages.
  • Take advantage of a diverse and evolving curriculum reflecting the most current thinking in literary studies and other related disciplines.
  • A supportive learning environment in which you will be taught by academics at the forefront of their fields.
  • Read more about our English (BA). 

CREATIVE WRITING  And English (ba)

  • Students have the opportunity to develop their creative and critical abilities on a fully integrated programme where English Literature and Creative Writing have equal space on the curriculum.
  • You'll study bespoke modules which have been specifically designed for the needs and interests of Joint Honour students.
  • At the end of your degree, you will have the chance to specialise in English Literature or Creative Writing by completing a dissertation in one of these disciplines.
  • Read more about our Creative Writing and English (BA).

Liberal Arts (BA)

  • Study across several disciplines such as literature, art, history and politics to gain a deeper knowledge of the world.
  • You can tailor their own programme of study according to their interests.
  • In addition to courses within the School of Arts, students can opt to study modules within the School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy and Law.
  • Read more about our Liberal Arts (BA). 

Theatre and Performance (BA)

  • Study in central London, at the heart of the city’s vibrant theatre and performance culture.
  • Create performance as an individual artist and in the context of a company.
  • Discover techniques and practices of storytelling, collaborative theatre-making, documentary and community-based theatre, adaptation, digital theatre, and site-specific performance.
  • Choose options across the arts, creative writing, culture, literature, languages, and arts management.
  • Read more about our Theatre and Performance (BA).

Theatre and English (BA)

  • Study in central London, at the heart of the city’s theatrical and literary scene.
  • Analyse techniques and practices of storytelling on the stage and on the page.
  • Gain a detailed knowledge of dramatic and literary works from the medieval period to the present.
  • Focus on authors, genres, periods and practices from Shakespeare to science fiction.
  • Read more about our Theatre and English (BA).

Theatre, Film and Media (BA)

  • Study in central London, at the heart of the city’s vibrant theatrical and cinematic culture.
  • Investigate how in different ways theatre and film practices shape the world.
  • Examine theatre and screen media in context, and test the intersections between the live and the recorded.
  • Gain knowledge of other areas of the arts, literature, and languages, and the opportunity to produce your own creative work independently and in collaboration.
  • Read more about our Theatre, Film and Media (BA).

Theatre and Creative Writing (BA)

  • Study in central London, at the heart of the city’s vibrant theatre and literary scene.
  • Explore theatre histories, theories and practices in depth.
  • Get to grips with the craft of writing poetry, fiction and drama for stage and screen.
  • Experiment with the relationship between creative and critical writing.
  • Read more about our Theatre and Creative Writing (BA).

Theatre and Arts Management (BA)

  • Study in central London, at the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
  • Explore theatre histories, theories and practices in depth.
  • Study how creative organisations work, how cultural policy is implemented, and the role of audience development and curatorial practice.
  • Gain knowledge of other areas of the arts, literature, and languages, and the opportunity to produce your own creative work independently and in collaboration with others.
  • Read more about our Theatre and Arts Management (BA).

Foundation year programmes

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