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Drama, Theatre and Dance

Drama, Theatre and Dance

Studying Drama at Royal Holloway

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REF 2021 results for Music and Drama at Royal Holloway

We're thrilled with our results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, ranking 2nd in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2023).

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Dr María Estrada-Fuentes, Dr Prarthana Purkayastha and Dr Aneta Mancewicz

Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway

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2nd

in the UK for research quality

Source: Complete University Guide, 2025

6th

in the UK for Performing Arts

Source: QS World University Rankings, 2024

13th

in the UK for Drama

Source: Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama with Dance

    3 years full time

    BA W4W5

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Music and Theatre

    3 years full time

    BA WW43

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama and Creative Writing

    3 years full time

    BA WW48

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama with Film

    3 years full time

    BA W4W6

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama and Theatre Studies

    3 years full time

    BA W440

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama with Acting

    3 years full time

    BA W4W7

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama and Theatre Studies with Integrated Foundation Year

    4 years full time

    W44F

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama and Philosophy

    3 years full time

    BA WV45

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama with Philosophy

    3 years full time

    BA W4V5

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama and Theatre Studies with Integrated Foundation Year

    4 years full time

    W44F

  • English

    English and Drama

    3 years full time

    BA QW34

  • Comparative Literature and Culture

    Comparative Literature and Culture and Drama

    3 years full time

    BA Q2W4

  • Classics

    Classical Studies and Drama

    3 years full time

    BA QW84

  • Languages, Literatures and Cultures

    Modern Languages and Drama

    4 years full time

    BA RW94

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama, Theatre and Dance PhD

    4 years full time

    PhD

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    British Literature, Theatre and Cultures

    1 year full time

    MA

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Theatre Directing

    1 year full time

    MA

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Writing for Theatre, Screen & Radio

    1 year full time

    MA

  • Drama, Theatre and Dance

    Drama, Theatre and Dance MA by Research

    1 year full time

    MA by Research

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    Platform Journal

    Platform is a refereed electronic journal devoted to postgraduates, postdoctoral researchers, and entry-level academics in the fields of theatre and performing arts.

    Alumni

    From internationally famous actors to festival managers – see some of our amazing alumni