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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WW46
Drama and Film Studies
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the BA (Hons) Drama and Film Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA Drama and Film Studies will give you the opportunity to benefit from our teaching and research in Drama while engaging also on the study of film and television. You'll take courses on theatre and film history and theory, as well as practical courses in theatre and filmmaking (by application), benefiting from teaching informed by recent innovations in theatre, performance and film studies, and by historical practices. We also offer the opportunity to choose film options, and to study video-making. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Drama and Theatre History
Film Theory and Aesthetics
Practical Performance Workshop
Screenwriting and Filmmaking Techniques
Contemporary Theatre Practice
Film and Television Analysis
Video Production and Digital Media
Research Methods in Performance Studies
UCAS Code:WW46
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB including one essay based subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC including one essay based subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,800
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£83,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £14,000 | £21,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £28,500 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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