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

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4 Years

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Queen Margaret University

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On this course you will: have the unique opportunity to study two increasingly interrelated disciplines in depth and in tandem, developing your knowledge of theatre, film and everything in-between, to prepare yourself for an exciting career in an evolving field learn about the histories of theatre and cinema, and examine the key critical, cultural and political debates that shape them discover the practicalities of theatre and film making, from scriptwriting to production, across genres and ...Read more

On this course you will: have the unique opportunity to study two increasingly interrelated disciplines in depth and in tandem, developing your knowledge of theatre, film and everything in-between, to prepare yourself for an exciting career in an evolving field learn about the histories of theatre and cinema, and examine the key critical, cultural and political debates that shape them discover the practicalities of theatre and film making, from scriptwriting to production, across genres and forms and take advantage of industry-focused learning, exploring the economics and management of the creative industries, with insight into funding, freelancing and creative entrepreneurship.

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49/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
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114th
What students say
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Poppy
20 Oct 25

Aside from a few unreliable facilities here and there, the school has done well to provide everything it can to its students academically, mentally and socially. My only real..Read more

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Isaac
20 Oct 25

Thanks for keeping sanitary products in the men's restroom!..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 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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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,725 per year

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh EH21 6UU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Musselburgh  0.1 miles away
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