Theatre and Film BA (Hons)
London Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Why study this course?**The Theatre and Film BA merges cinematic and performance languages, explored through practice and theory. Develop the skills required for successful employment opportunities within the international film and television industries, and within theatre and performing arts.**More about this course**London is an undisputed global hub for the creative industries, theatre and film in particular. This course combines practical and theoretical approaches to explore this area ...Read more


Why study this course?

The Theatre and Film BA merges cinematic and performance languages, explored through practice and theory. Develop the skills required for successful employment opportunities within the international film and television industries, and within theatre and performing arts.


More about this course

London is an undisputed global hub for the creative industries, theatre and film in particular. This course combines practical and theoretical approaches to explore this area and, where possible, capitalises on our London location to help you to directly engage with prospective employers. London Met’s theatre and film courses enjoy world-class collaborations with internationally acclaimed organisations such as Tate Modern, the National Theatre, the Royal Court and Istituto Teatrale Europeo in Rome. We host weekly industry events, such as film and theatre directors' talks, masterclasses, screenings and performances. Our graduates have won awards in film festivals including Cannes, starred in BBC and CBS series, formed acclaimed theatre and film production companies across the globe, featured in long-running West End shows and worked successfully in all aspects of the theatre, film and television industries.Studying this course, you’ll build a versatile approach, responding to the increasingly changeable nature of the theatre and film industries. You’ll develop skills in performing, writing for stage and screen, directing, producing and critically engaging with the language of cinema and live performance.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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73/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
64th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
127th
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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90%
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Drama graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£20,000
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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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
What students say
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Rodrigo
18 Feb 24

London MET is my house and the feeling of being there everyday is wonderful. The installations are one of my favorite aspects of the Uni. Like the gym, the bar, the restaurant and..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
27 Feb 15

Happy with the overall experience but there are certain areas that need..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCCCDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:6,M:24,P:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Typical offer BBC (112 UCAS points from two or more A levels).

A minimum of 114 UCAS points, including four passes at Higher level at grade C (or above).

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject is acceptable for entry. You will need 60 credits overall with 6 credits with Distinction and 24 at Merit and Level 2 passes in Communication units.QAA accredited course required.

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English at standard level.

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Popular A-level subjects

Media Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Media Studies
43%
Film Studies
21%
English Literature
20%
English Language
18%
Photography
18%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£21,000 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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

£21,000 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.

£21,000 per year

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Students from International

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£21000 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Theatre & Dramatic Arts reviews

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Rodrigo
18 Feb 24
Theatre and Performance BA (Hons)
London MET is my house and the feeling of being there everyday is wonderful. The installations are one of my favorite aspects of the Uni. Like the gym, the bar, the restaurant and...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
27 Feb 15
Happy with the overall experience but there are certain areas that need...
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London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University , City of London

London Met is a forward-thinking university, with a mission to transform lives though the power of education....

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London Metropolitan University
166-220 Holloway Road Islington N7 8DB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Holloway Road  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Highbury and Islington  0.3 miles away
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