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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Explore the relationship between drama and history, from discovering what it was like to go to the theatre in nineteenth century London, to unpicking the connection between empire and performance. Studying a variety of different cultures, historical periods and diverse societies, you’ll uncover hidden details about past events and explore them through dramatic works. Ranked 6th in the UK for drama in Times Good University Guide 2024, top 10 in the UK for research in history (REF 2021), and 1st for research in the UK (REF 2021), you’ll know you’re being taught by academics at the forefront of their discipline. You’ll learn through lectures, plays and site-specific performances, and be spoilt for choice with a wide range of modules. Pick the topics that match your interests. Theatre and revolution, the history of emotions, Gotham and much more – which ones will take your fancy?
Unique city opportunitiesStudying in a city steeped in history, surrounded by outstanding museums and theatres, you’ll have endless opportunities right on your doorstep. We’re known for our employer links and exceptional facilities such as our studio theatres, rehearsal rooms and production suite. You could also put your knowledge into action in our student societies or contribute to Queen Mary’s history journal. To prepare you for life after university, we provide creative skills workshops and bespoke careers events throughout the course. Equipped with analytical, research and performance skills, you’ll be ready to work in theatre, cultural organisations, media or education – which direction will you take?
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15,M:15 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This must include at least one essay based A-Level in a humanities or social sciences subjectExcluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking.
We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. This must include at least 6 Level 3 credits in History modules at Distinction.
We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
6,5,5 in HL subjects, including at least one essay based humanities or social sciences subject
Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3.Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk)
Students living in
England
£23,350 per year
Students from England
Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room
£23,350 per year
Students from Scotland
Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room
£23,350 per year
Students from Wales
Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room
£23,350 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room
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