School of English and Drama’s Thematic programmes

English & Drama Programmes

Join our School of English and Drama for innovative suite programmes
that help you explore London and learn about the rich culture that is
available to you. Each programme has classes (modules) amounting to 30 or 45 Queen Mary credits that you will study on, plus an additional one or two 'free choice' modules worth the remaining 15 or 30 Queen Mary credits. Our programme flyer can be found here: SED thematic programme flyer [PDF 533KB]

The following programmes will be open for our 2024/25 academic year: 

1. Introduction to The London Scene 

For students new to drama but eager to make the most of a study abroad opportunity in London to explore its world famous theatre scene, we offer the following introductory suites. These suites afford greater flexibility where students need to fulfil study requirements in other subjects whilst guaranteeing students a place on these popular and frequently oversubscribed modules. Note that these modules additionally fulfil broad requirements for “history” and “communication”. 

Semester 1 

• DRA114 London/Culture/Performance 
• DRA261 London Performance Now (Cost of theatre tickets not included- maximum £50) 
• Free choice (2 x 15 credit or 1 x 30 credit module excluding Level 6 Drama) 

Semester 2 

• DRA122 Spectatorship: Time, Place, Performance 
• DRA261 London Performance Now (Cost of theatre tickets not included- maximum £50)
• Free choice (2 x 15 credit or 1 x 30 credit module excluding Level 6 Drama) 

2. London and the World 

London has long been a crossroads — and home to multiple worlds. Walk the city and learn about its history as a space of literary and artistic encounters, while engaging with its representation on the page, on stage, and in museum and gallery spaces. 

• ESH279 Victorian Fictions 
• EH5005 London’s Art Histories
• ESH295 London: Walking the City 
• Free choice (1 x 15 credit module) 

3. London and the Arts 

Immerse yourself in performance and art history in London, a global capital of performance culture, where theatre, carnival, art, intervention and protest are central to understanding the vital scene of historical and contemporary London life. Be introduced to vibrant work, performance practices and their histories and learn about a range of writing practices in the Arts on the following modules.

Semester 1 programme

• DRA261 London Performance Now (cost of theatre tickets not included - maximum £50)
• ESH5005 London’s Art Histories
• Free choice (2 x 15 credit or 1 x 30 credit module)

Semester 2 programme

• DRA351 Writing About the Arts
• ESH5005 London’s Art Histories
• Free choice (2 x 15 credit or 1 x 30 credit module)

How to apply

Please view our 'Apply' page for full guidance.

Further information

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Use our online Module Directory to find out more about the modules listed above.

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Contact us for further details and if you have questions: study-abroad@qmul.ac.uk