BA Theatre and Film (4KDU)
2025 entry
Course summary
This joint honours degree allows you to combine the study of theatre and film. You will study the historical, contextual and critical study of theatre, film and television alongside practice-based investigations of theatre, film and television.
There are opportunities to engage with industry professionals and to use our museum-accredited archive, the Theatre Collection. We also have strong links with theatres, arts centres and media companies.
In your first year, you will attend lectures, seminars and workshops that will introduce you to analysing performance in a wide variety of forms from stage to screen. You will also be introduced to a range of practical skills in theatre and film.
In subsequent years, you can choose units exploring significant historical movements, contemporary practices and theoretical concepts. Your final year independent study projects can mix group or individual performance, a short film, a written dissertation, an industrial placement or an industry study.
Course structure
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Theatre and Film can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement