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Drama and Film - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Studying drama and film offers the opportunity to explore how stories are told on stage and screen, and their impact in the world. Experience the theory and the practice behind filmmaking and theatre - explore film, television and performance. You'll study the critical contexts for these complementary creative industries, making use of placements, workshops and opportunities to exhibit your work. With our expert lecturers, you'll dive into a selection of genres across theatre and filmmaking - from immersive and participatory performance to screenwriting, documentaries and children's TV and film. You'll also get the chance to hone your film and theatre making skills in our state-of-the-art theatre, film studio and editing suites. Make use of our wide-ranging work-based placements and employability focused modules and graduate with a detailed awareness of and sought-after experience with the creative industries. Participate in RSC led workshops – make use of our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips. Learn from filmmaking and theatre industry experts – including artistic directors, freelance performers and live artists. Live and study in a creative city – from independent cinemas to theatres to film festivals, there’s always lots of culture to soak up in Birmingham. You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,860per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    8th out of 94 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    159 76%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    17th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    12th

    4

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