Drama and History BA (Hons) (with Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: W4V1|Duration: 4 years|Full Time|Both Campuses
UCAS Campus Code: L46
Work placement opportunities|International students can apply
DRAMA
Explore performance in the heart of Liverpool with a drama degree that develops your creativity and critical skills. This drama course introduces the origins of drama while supporting you in making new work and refining your own artistic practice.
As part of Liverpool Hope’s renowned creative community, you will enhance your acting abilities, learn to facilitate drama sessions, and strengthen your critical writing. The drama degree makes use of Liverpool’s rich theatre venues, from the Everyman and Playhouse to Tate Liverpool, alongside dedicated studio spaces, the Capstone Theatre, and the Hope Theatre Company.
Throughout the drama course, you will explore drama in relation to your own interests and understand its critical role in the 21st century. With an emphasis on transferable skills, the drama degree prepares you to contribute meaningfully to future careers while making an impact through performance.
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HISTORY
Studying History helps you see how people and societies lived in the past. These experiences shape our present and future. Our History degree lets you explore many periods, from the Early Modern era to today. You’ll cover key themes like nationalism, imperialism, colonisation, decolonisation, gender, and identity. The course encourages you to engage with and challenge interpretations, as history is always changing.
Liverpool’s rich cultural connections make it a great place to study history. Your study visits include local historic sites like Childwall from the Domesday Book. You’ll also explore attractions such as the Museum of Liverpool, the International Slavery Museum, and the World Museum. You’ll also visit sites like the Elizabethan Hardwick Hall.
Our History course is taught in a supportive environment alongside Politics and International Relations. You'll learn from recognized scholars who are active researchers and published authors. You’ll engage with a variety of historical evidence, including rare books from our Special Collections.
The courseoffers an optional placement year. This lets you apply your research and communication skills in a real-world setting. Close ties with National Museums Liverpool provide chances for final-year dissertations linked to museum projects, giving you valuable hands-on experience. Whatever topic you choose for your dissertation, it will show the practical and analytical skills gained in your History degree, which employers highly value.
Hear what a History student has to say about the course.
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