Theatre and Film BA (Hons)
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Queen Margaret University

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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Course info

If you love theatre and film you can study them both in depth on the only course of its kind in Scotland. The course combines practical work-based learning with a solid grounding in critical studies.Film and theatre are thriving industries, creatively and commercially. This course will give you the confidence and skills you need to enter careers in theatre, film, teaching and professions demanding communication and creativity. You can opt to study for an honours degree over four years or an ...Read more

If you love theatre and film you can study them both in depth on the only course of its kind in Scotland. The course combines practical work-based learning with a solid grounding in critical studies.Film and theatre are thriving industries, creatively and commercially. This course will give you the confidence and skills you need to enter careers in theatre, film, teaching and professions demanding communication and creativity. ​You can opt to study for an honours degree over four years or an ordinary degree over three years. You will complete a range of modules each year as outlined.​​

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
94/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
97th
Media Studies
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
A
Aonghas
19 Nov 24

The opportunities to socialise within the sports and societies at my university were such a boom to my university life, allowing me to make so many friends and memories which will..Read more

K
Kristin
19 Nov 24

Has a really good sports and society section of student life allowing students meet so many different people and get involved in lots of fun activities. The student support is..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

English, Drama or Media Studies at A Level is preferred. English required and Maths preferred at GCSE grade 4/C.

English, Drama or Media Studies at Higher is preferred. English required and Maths preferred at Nat 5 grade C.

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Pass required, in a relevant subject area.

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Preferably to include English, Drama or Media Studies at Higher Level. English is required and Maths preferred Ordinary level grade O4 or Higher grade H5.

In relevant subjects

Successful completion of your HNC in any subject with a C in the graded unit

HND in a relevant subject area.

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£9250 Per year

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Latest reviews

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Aonghas
19 Nov 24
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The opportunities to socialise within the sports and societies at my university were such a boom to my university life, allowing me to make so many friends and memories which will...
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K
Kristin
19 Nov 24
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Has a really good sports and society section of student life allowing students meet so many different people and get involved in lots of fun activities. The student support is...
Read more
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