BA Drama and Film
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film, a film studies and drama degree focused on performance, screen media, and theatrical analysis. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. Students undertake independent research through a dissertation or complete practical creative projects in their final year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Discovering Creative Practice A, Engaging Performance, Introduction to Film and Television Studies A, and Production Skills, exploring practical and critical approaches. The second year continues with specialized study, featuring modules like Texts in Rehearsal. The final year allows students to pursue advanced independent work through options including a Dissertation in Drama, Film Production Project, Film Studies Dissertation, and Practical Project in Drama.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB. IB: 6,6,5 including 32 points overall.. BTEC: Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level. Equivalents accepted, see below for full information.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 29%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Discovering Creative Practice A
- Discovering Creative Practice B
- Studio Practice
- Engaging Performance
- Introduction to Film and Television Studies A
- Introduction to Film and Television Studies B
- Performance: Theory, Practice and Critique
- Production Skills
- Texts in Rehearsal
- Dissertation in Drama
- Film Production Project
- Film Studies Dissertation
- Practical Project in Drama
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Drama and Film at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £33,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Drama and Film at University of Birmingham do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Drama and Film at University of Birmingham?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Drama and Film at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does BA Drama and Film at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Drama and Film at University of Birmingham?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.