BA (Hons) Theatre and Film at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

Students use performance studios, a film editing suite and a green screen TV studio, and can access QMU's Startup Studio.

What you will study

Year One: Film Histories, Introduction to Theatre Production, Creative Practice: Visual Storytelling and The Origins of Theatre. Year Three includes Working in the Film and Creative Industries, with electives such as Experiential Learning Placement. Assessment includes portfolios, presentations, essays, short films, performances, screenwriting and playwriting. There is no compulsory placement, but work-based learning opportunities are frequent.

Career pathways

Careers across the interconnected film, theatre and wider creative industries, supported by industry panels, workshops and Startup Studio access.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Scottish Higher: standard AABB, minimum BBBB. A-level: BBB. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3 H3. International Baccalaureate: 30 points. Required subjects: English, Drama or Media Studies preferred at Higher/A-level; English required and Maths preferred at National 5/GCSE at C/4 or above (National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills accepted). International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5. Direct entry to Year Two: HND in a related subject with CB in the graded units. PVG Scheme check required if the optional Drama in Education module is selected. Mature applicants with relevant qualifications or experience are welcome.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish-domiciled students (tuition fee normally paid by SAAS). Full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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