Film & Television Studies/Theatre Studies MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Start date

16-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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**FILM & TELEVISION STUDIES**: - This programme studies cinema and television as major forces of enjoyment and knowledge within modern culture. The city of Glasgow is a major centre for film and television production, and practitioners and policy makers from the creative industries visit the University regularly. **THEATRE STUDIES**: - This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives. We have close connections with the ...Read more


FILM & TELEVISION STUDIES

: - This programme studies cinema and television as major forces of enjoyment and knowledge within modern culture. The city of Glasgow is a major centre for film and television production, and practitioners and policy makers from the creative industries visit the University regularly.


THEATRE STUDIES

: - This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives. We have close connections with the theatre industry, giving you opportunities to work with practitioners of national and international standing.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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72/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
26th
Drama
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
What students say
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Heloise
27 Feb 24

The social life and general friendliness and feel of the uni is fantastic. There is a brilliant range of subjects and support for academics however it could be improved with more..Read more

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Rosa
19 Feb 24

Not a clear place to find people who you need to speak to for different..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAAAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 36 Grades / Points required

The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of grades required to be considered for an offer. If you are predicted grades below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

SQA Higher Entry Requirements: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: BBBB (also other target groups); MD40: AABB; Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.

SQA Higher Entry Requirements: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: BBBB (also other target groups); MD40: AABB; Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.

The Standard Entry Requirements represent the range of IB points normally needed to be considered for an offer (subject to success in any interview and/or other admissions test that is required for that subject). If you are predicted points below our standard range, we may still consider you for an offer. If this applies to you, we will advise you of our decision timing in your application acknowledgement. Applicants must also meet any Additional Requirements listed (subject requirements / admissions tests / work experience / interviews / pre-entry programme) in order to be considered. For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0 and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

25,290 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

25,290 per year

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Students from International

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