BA (Honours) in History and Drama - Including Year Abroad in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Our unique combined History and Drama program offers an in-depth exploration of both disciplines, blending theatrical creativity with historical investigation.
As a history student, you'll examine both early modern and contemporary eras, tackling complex questions about how political, social, and cultural transformations affected individuals, communities, and geographical areas. At Essex, we empower you to develop your analytical perspective and consider history from the viewpoint of everyday people, amplifying voices that were frequently marginalized in their own time.
Our theatre and drama curriculum invites you to analyze groundbreaking dramatic works while preparing to contribute to future theatrical innovations. This program provides an opportunity to nurture and express your creative potential. You'll gain hands-on experience performing and creating productions in our cutting-edge Lakeside Theatre, while acquiring versatile creative, analytical, and technical abilities that can lead to careers in theatre, cultural sectors, or various other professional paths.
Essex delivers a dynamic mix of practical workshops, theoretical discussions, and career-building experiences, guided by our faculty of practicing playwrights, directors, performers, and renowned theatre scholars.

The comprehensive skills developed at Essex have enabled our graduates to thrive in performing arts and diverse creative fields including journalism, museum curation, television, broadcasting, radio, gaming, publishing, content creation, public relations, and marketing, as well as in business, legal, and financial sectors. You'll also be prepared for positions in government, education, nonprofit organizations, and public service.