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Degree Guide
What to study with Drama, English Literature and Media Studies
Drama, English Literature and Media Studies suit performance, media and creative writing degrees. See which courses make the best use of this combination.
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What these subjects say about you
This combination is built around storytelling in its different forms — performed, written and broadcast — and it tends to suit students who enjoy both creating and critically analysing creative work, not just one or the other. It opens a genuinely wide range of creative industry degrees, and the analytical skills from English Literature give you a real edge in writing the critical essays most drama and media courses still require.
Degrees worth considering
Drama & Theatre Studies
The most direct extension if performance and live theatre is your strongest interest — develops you as both practitioner and critical analyst.
Film Studies / Media Production
A strong fit if you're more drawn to the screen than the stage, combining critical analysis with practical production skills.
English Literature
Worth considering if the written and analytical side genuinely interests you most — opens into media, publishing and academia just as readily.
Marketing / Media & Communications
If you're interested in the commercial and communicative side of media rather than performance or pure criticism, this is a flexible, growing field.
Education Studies / Primary Education
Surprisingly common destination for Drama students — performance and communication skills translate directly into teaching.
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