Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• to provide an intellectually stimulating environment in which students can develop the critical and practical skills of Drama;
• to enable students to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of Drama;
• to enable students to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of issues in Drama through specialist study and research;
• to enhance students’ career and employment opportunities on graduating.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• The QAA Benchmark Statement for Dance, Drama and Performance
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• Knowledge of classical and contemporary Drama;
• Understanding and practical experience of a range of research methods;
• Capability of comparing theatre institutions, structures and practices historically and geographically;
• Appreciation of social and cultural diversity;
• Awareness of the role of culture in a changing performance landscape;
• Grasp of the epistemological underpinnings of different research traditions in Drama.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• engage in critical reasoning;
• apply Drama and theatre studies concepts and theories;
• articulate arguments in speech, writing and other forms.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• locate and retrieve information;
• use research tools;
• design and perform practical projects.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• participate effectively in group work;
• use communication effectively, including dialogue, writing formats and visualisation;
• manage their time effectively.

4. Programme structure

Part A - Introductory Modules

Candidates must choose 20 credits of optional modules in Semester 2 so that 120 credit units are accumulated over the year. These credits may be chosen either from those listed, or from modules taught by departments other than English and Drama. 

Part B - Degree Modules

Candidates normally attempt 60 credits in each semester, accumulating 120 credit units over the year. In the course of Semester 1 and Semester 2, candidates may choose module(s) with a total weight of 20 from modules outside of Drama. If such modules are weighted at 10 credits each they may take as few as 50 or as many as 70 credit units in a semester, provided that 120 credit units are accumulated over the year.

Candidates may apply to the Programme Director for permission to undertake an approved course of study at a European University which is a member of the EU-approved Erasmus exchange programme.  Candidates can only apply to take a single semester abroad not a full academic year. The exchange option would be in place of study at Loughborough for a single semester only during Part B of the degree programme.

Part I

Four year Sandwich Programme (DPS) route

Candidates will undertake an approved placement leading to the Diploma in Professional Studies. 

Part C - Degree Modules

Candidates normally attempt 60 credits in each semester, accumulating 120 credit units over the year. In accordance with University Regulations, students should take at least 90 credits of C-coded modules in their final year of study.

In the course of Semester 1 and Semester 2, candidates may choose module(s) with a total weight of 20 from modules outside of Drama. If such modules are weighted at 10 credits each they may take as few as 50 or as many as 70 credit units in a semester, provided that 120 credit units are accumulated over the year.

There are no compulsory modules in Part C.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also: 

- in order to progress from Part A to Part B, obtain at least 40% in all compulsory modules.

Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment in any part of the Programme to undergo re-assessment in the University’s special assessment period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C, in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40%: Part C 60% to determine the programme mark.