“One of my favourite parts of the course took place in third year. By this time we all
knew each other very well, so jumped at the opportunity to create a small theatre
company and show. Working together with all of our different opinions and
experience created a piece of theatre that we were all proud of.”
Jamie Cutt
BA (Hons) Theatre and Film
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard: AABB
Minimum: BBBB
A Level: BBB
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3
H3
Year Three
HND in a related subject with CB in the
graded unit may be considered.
For details of related HNC and HND
courses, see www.qmu.ac.uk/college-
qualifications
International Baccalaureate: 30 points Other information
International: IELTS of 6.0 with no
element lower than 5.5. UCAS Code: WW46
Required subjects: We prefer you to
have a good pass in English, Drama or
Media Studies at Scottish Higher/ A
Level. English required and Maths
preferred at Nat 5/ GCSE.
Mature/Access: Related Access course
— see www.qmu.ac.uk/college-
qualifications
We welcome applications from mature
students with other relevant qualifications
and/or experience.
Direct Entry:
Year Two
• HNC/ HND: HNC/ HND in a related
subject with B/CB in the graded
unit
• Scottish Higher: BC at Advanced
Higher in relevant subjects plus BB
at Higher
• A Level: BBB in relevant subjects
Duration: 3/4 years full-time
Start date: September 2020
Delivery: On campus
Awarding body: QMU. Please see the
‘External review’ section on pages 8-9.
Exchange opportunities: In Year Three
you have the opportunity (subject to
availability) to study for one semester at a
university overseas. For more
information, see pages 18-19.
Placements: Frequent work-based
learning opportunities will help you build
your theoretical studies into invaluable
real-world skills.
Teaching staff, class sizes and
timetables: For more information, please
see ‘How we teach and how you’ll learn’
on pages 8-9.
Course fees: See pages 162-163
Professional registration/accreditation:
N/A
COURSE QUALITY
SATISFACTION
100%
NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY
Careers: Our graduates have used the
specialist skills they learned on the
course as a springboard to careers in
theatre, film, teaching, postgraduate
study and professions demanding
communication and creativity. This
course will give you the confidence and
skills you need to direct the story of your
own life.
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Why QMU?
Learn academic theory and
practical production skills for two
disciplines on this innovative course
– the only one of its type in
Scotland.
See your film work screened on the
big screen at the end of year show
at the Edinburgh Filmhouse (subject
to selection).
We have superb on-campus
resources: performance spaces,
rehearsal studios, a film editing
suite and TV studio.
The creative and cultural
powerhouse of Edinburgh is right
on your doorstep – inspire yourself
at its film festivals, theatrical
productions, and the International
Festival and Fringe. There are plenty
of internships available for you to
learn real-world skills.