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BA Drama and Film

University of Birmingham

Institution
University of Birmingham
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Drama and Film BA
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
WW46
Typical offer
A-level AAB, IB 32

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.

About this course

Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film, a film studies and drama degree focused on performance, screen media, and theatrical analysis. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. Students undertake independent research through a dissertation or complete practical creative projects in their final year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Discovering Creative Practice A, Engaging Performance, Introduction to Film and Television Studies A, and Production Skills, exploring practical and critical approaches. The second year continues with specialized study, featuring modules like Texts in Rehearsal. The final year allows students to pursue advanced independent work through options including a Dissertation in Drama, Film Production Project, Film Studies Dissertation, and Practical Project in Drama.

Modules

  • 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
  • Production Skills
  • Texts in Rehearsal
  • Dissertation in Drama
  • Film Production Project
  • Film Studies Dissertation
  • Practical Project in Drama