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Theatre and Film

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

WW46

Campuses

On campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 7,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Theatre and Film

About

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.

Experience a unique chance to study these two interrelated disciplines in depth and in tandem, developing your knowledge of live and recorded dramatic performances and preparing yourself for an exciting career.

Learn about the histories of theatre and cinema, and examine the key critical cultural and political debates.

Explore the spaces of the stage and screen performances and the genres, forms and narratives of plays and screenplays. We also study the economics and management of theatre and cinema within the creative industries.

Learn academic theory and practical production skills for two disciplines on this innovative course.

We have superb on-campus resources: performance spaces, rehearsal studios, a film editing suite and TV studio.

See your films screened on the big screen at the end of year show at the Edinburgh Filmhouse (subject to selection).

The creative and cultural powerhouse of Edinburgh is right on your doorstep, get inspired by the many theatrical productions, and the International Festival and Fringe. There are plenty of internships available for you to learn real-world skills.

QMU is ranked in the top 12 amongst UK universities for Drama and Dance (Guardian University Guide 2023).

Disciplines

School of Arts

Social Sciences and Management

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Photography and Visual Culture
Photography Practice
Screenwriting
The Video Essay
Experiential Learning Placement
Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
Scotland on Screen
Popular Music
Film and the Family
Film Festivals
World Animation
Communication, Arts and Activism
The Only Way is Ethics: Art, Participation and Ethics
Performance Art Practice (by application only)
Writing for Radio
Creative Learning and the Community
Producing for the Stage
Directing for the Stage
Directing, Designing and Performing Shakespeare
Directing, Designing and Performing Contemporary Plays
Staging the 20th Century: How Scenography Built the Modern Imagination

English Program Requirements

The University requires all students to demonstrate sufficient academic English language proficiency to undertake and derive full benefit from their chosen programme of study. This page acts a guide to help you meet the English language requirements for your chosen course.

Students who are not a national of a Majority English Speaking Country, as recognised by the UKVI, must meet the English language requirements of their intended programme of study.

Career

You will:

Look at the unique relationship between theatre and film in a core module on Adaptation, alongside optional modules that can shape your ambitions in creative entrepreneurship.
Design and create your own production projects and choose additional, optional subjects such as photography, the video essay or community theatre.

Modules

Adaption: Stage and Screen
Creative Enterprise in the Performing Arts
Dissertation
plus two options

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 7,000

How to Apply

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At UCASyou will find guidance on choosing the right course, completing your online application, tracking your application and funding your course.

Once you have applied, you will be able to track the progress of your application through UCAS track. The status of your application will be updated with the decision made by your university.

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26 January (18:00 UK time) – Deadline for applications to QMU courses*
25 February – Extra opens
4 July– Extra closes
July to August – Clearing

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