BA (Hons) Drama and Film and Screen Studies at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

The performing and visual arts don’t just reflect culture: they can create it. On this combined Drama and Film and Screen course, you’ll explore your creative identity. You’ll learn both by doing and by examining the theories that underpin these industries.

Faculty: School of Creative and Cultural Arts, Bath School of Music and Performing Arts | Duration: Three years full time. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Build the foundations. You’ll gain skills in working with play texts as part of a theatrical ensemble, performing and directing, theatre production and performance. You’ll investigate film as a specific academic discipline, alongside how meaning is conveyed through film form and content.

Career pathways

The main focus of interest for our graduates is the creative and cultural industries in the UK. These industries include advertising, journalism, theatre, publishing, film and film-related employments, television, radio and the heritage sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to submit a digital portfolio of your work. More details will be supplied on invitation.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,240 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time. Part time available.

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/MOD/DRAAFI_D

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