Bachelor in Theatre With Creative Writing

Queen Mary University of London, with roots dating to 1785 and a current student body of about 32,000, is a major London-based university that blends historic traditions with modern research and teaching. Located in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, Queen Mary hosts approximately 13,120 international students and offers an extensive portfolio of 703 programs across humanities, law, medicine, engineering and the sciences. Its central London setting provides unrivalled cultural, professional and networking opportunities.

The university is known for strong professional programs, research impact and industry links, offering students access to clinical placements, legal clinics, laboratories and entrepreneurial support. Small-group teaching and diverse seminar options complement large lectures, while dedicated career services, internships and mentorship programs help students prepare for competitive job markets. Research-active faculties support postgraduate study and collaborative projects with global partners.

Life at Queen Mary is shaped by London’s vibrant student scene, from arts and dining to industry events and volunteering. Comprehensive international student support, language assistance and accommodation services ease the transition for newcomers. Prospective international applicants should check program-specific entry requirements, scholarship opportunities and early application deadlines to make the most of study and professional pathways in a dynamic global city.

Overview

Study Theatre and Creative Writing in this boundary-breaking course. Our BA in Theatre with Creative Writing will give you a sound knowledge base in Theatre along with the skills and tools needed to develop into a writer. In the Theatre part of the course, you will gain a deeper understanding of theatre and performance in a variety of cultures and historical periods, and across a wide range of forms - from plays to experimental performance to applied theatre, and more.

The Creative Writing section of the course is designed to develop practical writing skills and techniques, and to give you an insight into the process of writing. You will have the opportunity to grow and flourish as a writer, whether in prose fiction, poetry, drama, film or creative non-fiction. You will be taught by some of the world's leading academics and artists, who will help you develop into informed critics, performance makers and writers.

The programme capitalises on London’s outstanding theatre and performance resources and, particularly, our links with a variety of theatre and other cultural organisations, including Artangel, Barbican, Live Art Development Agency, National Theatre, People’s Palace Projects, Project Phakama, Shakespeare’s Globe, and more. This course is distinctive as it brings guests from various sectors into the classroom, fostering invaluable connections.