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Bachelor of Drama and Film

University of Kent

  • Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film is a three-year full-time honours degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Drama and Film. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • TV and film production
  • Journalist
  • Writer
  • Presenter
  • Arts organisation CEO
  • Events manager
  • Associate director
  • Script supervisor
  • Stage manager
  • Playwright
  • Project manager
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Educator
  • Arts manager
  • Creative producer
  • Publisher
  • Drama therapist
  • Videographer

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time honours degree taught through credit-bearing modules. Year 1 core: Discovering Creative Practice A
  • Discovering Creative Practice B
  • Studio Practice. Year 2 core: Texts in Rehearsal. Year 3 core: Dissertation in Drama
  • Film Production Project
  • Film Studies Dissertation. Optional modules widen the choice from the second year. Includes the Dissertation in Drama.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Typical offer (course page): BBC / 96-112 UCAS points.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A level, IB or international equivalent by country) plus GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent where stated

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 63
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • Oxford Test of English 118
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
  2. 31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply through UCAS
  3. Or directly via the course page 'Apply now' if you pay international fees and have never used UCAS. No application fee. Submit the personal statement and Admissions ID check. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
  4. Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,950 GBP
Application fee£0 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCanterbury
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts and Architecture
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteKent publishes international undergraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility depends on the award, Nationality, Academic year and programme, Funding is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Aug 2027

    290 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.