BA (Hons) Drama and Film at University of Kent

Programme overview

Drama and Film combines theoretical and practical study across acting, directing, screenwriting, documentary filmmaking, world cinema and popular performance, allowing students to shape the degree around their interests. The course has strong connections with industry and local arts venues, workplace learning opportunities and the Graduate Theatre Company scheme.

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad or in industry) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 includes Film and Media Practice #1 and Making Performance 2: Staging Texts. Stage 2 compulsory modules are Screenwriting and Documentary Filmmaking, with options such as World Cinema, Cinematography, Writing for Performance and Popular Performance: Alternative Cabaret. Stage 3 includes a Dissertation, with options such as Directing Theatre, Stand-up Comedy, Film Criticism and Microbudget Filmmaking.

Career pathways

Graduates have developed careers as journalists, authors, literary managers, directors, performers, television scriptwriters, stand-up comedians, casting agents, event managers and arts administrators. Graduates have worked with organisations including the Bush Theatre and the Barbican.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC. BTEC Nationals: DMM. IB: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points. Contextual offers: A level CCC, BTEC MMM, IB 24 points or 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Foundation Programme: Pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. T level: Merit. Access to HE Diploma: obtain the diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, with 18 at Distinction and 24 at Merit. English language (international applicants): a Good level of English (B2 on the CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above, IB Standard Level grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature, or A level grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad or in industry)

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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