Essex Preparation Programme Bursary
University of Essex · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

The BA (Hons) Film and Drama (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our course is perfect for the creative types. Upon graduation you’ll be ready to break into the world of cinema, the stage and behind the scenes - and a whole range of other graduate careers in the arts, media, education, and the creative industries. We don’t stop there though, we make sure you know the theory behind theatre and the screen too. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £16,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
| UCAS Points | 112 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £12,000 | £16,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £23,500 | £30,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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University of Essex · Undergraduate
University of Essex · Undergraduate
University of Essex · Undergraduate
University of Essex · Undergraduate
University of Essex · Undergraduate

University of Essex offers Film and Drama (Including Year Abroad) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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