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BA (Hons) Film and Drama

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our course is perfect for creative types. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to break into the world of cinema, the stage, and behind the scenes - and a whole range of other graduate careers in the arts, media, education, and the creative industries. We don’t stop there though, we make sure you know the theory behind the theatre and the screen too.

You study themes in drama such as gender, identity, tragedy, human rights, devising, and playwriting. Your film modules explore directing, screenwriting, classic and contemporary texts, and many aspects of screen media, from cinema to social media.

You also gain skills in technical theatre and film production, like design and stage management, camerawork, editing, and film-making. You’ll still write essays as in any other Humanities degree, but alongside honing your critical writing and thinking, you’ll also have the chance to be assessed on your creativity, performance, and technical skills.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

A-levels: ABB, including one essay-based subject

BTEC: DDD, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655, either must include a Higher Level essay-based subject grade 5.

We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard levels, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

Access to HE Diploma:15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

We also consider T-levels.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Approaches to Film and Media

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Introduction to Theatre Studies

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

The Humanities Graduate: Future Pathways

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

TH142-4-SP and/or Film option from the list(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

TH143-4-AU or TH145-4-AU(15 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Theatre and Performance Makers

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

TH245-5-FY or TH243-5-FY or (TH207-5-SP and TH205-5-SU)

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

LT227-5-AU or film option from list

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

Film option from list

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

LT221-5-FY or Film option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

Capstone Project

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

Theatre Option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

Film option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Film, Theatre or other LiFTS option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

If you do not require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then we will assess your English language proficiency/ability at your interview or audition.

If your first language is not English and you are an international student that requires a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then you will need IELTS 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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