BA Drama and Film at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

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.

Department: Drama | Duration: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Discovering Creative Practice A, Discovering Creative Practice B, Studio Practice, Engaging Performance, Introduction to Film and Television Studies A, Introduction to Film and Television Studies B, Performance: Theory, Practice and Critique.

Career pathways

You will develop fantastic skills for your future career, such as presentation delivery, confidence, communication, teamwork, intellectual analysis, critical thinking and articulate expression. These are skills that last a lifetime and qualify you for many possible careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB. IB: 6,6,5 including 32 points overall. BTEC: Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level. Equivalents accepted, see below for full information. Number of A levels required: 3. We prefer applications from students with at least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/0f0d989c-6a40-46c5-a4fa-fc53f4348166

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