BA Drama & Film

The Joint Honours Drama and Film course at the University of Birmingham is a three years full-time undergraduate program. This course offers an interdisciplinary approach that combines the study of Theatre and Film at an advanced level. The course is tailored to broaden the student's imagination, critical thinking, and cultivate creativity by providing practical and theory core modules in both drama and film.Course Content: The course content includes theoretical studies on drama and film, exploring histories of film, theatre, and television. It also includes opportunities for practical creative projects in both disciplines. Students engage with world-leading academics, active professional practitioners, and industry professionals to gain an understanding of the connections between drama, theatre, film, television, and related fields.Key Modules: The course comprises various compulsory and optional modules including studying British cinema, Hollywood cinema, film theory, theatre theory, performance making, drama education, and contemporary theatre practices. Future Careers: The course equips students with a range of skills in research, collaboration, performance and project management, which will be broadly useful in a range of careers. Graduates can progress into various careers including media production, performing arts, journalism, marketing, advertising, teaching, arts administration, or arts therapies. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.