Drama and Film BA (Hons)

Studying drama and film offers the opportunity to explore how stories are told on stage and screen, and their impact in the world.<br/><br/>Experience the theory and the practice behind filmmaking and theatre - explore film, television and performance. Youll study the critical contexts for these complementary creative industries, making use of placements, workshops and opportunities to exhibit your work. <br/><br/>With our expert lecturers, youll dive into a selection of genres across theatre and filmmaking - from immersive and participatory performance to screenwriting, documentaries and childrens TV and film. Youll also get the chance to hone your film and theatre making skills in our state-of-the-art theatre, film studio and editing suites. Make use of our wide-ranging work-based placements and employability focused modules and graduate with a detailed awareness of and sought-after experience with the creative industries.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Participate in RSC led workshops – make use of our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from filmmaking and theatre industry experts – including artistic directors, freelance performers and live artists.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live and study in a creative city – from independent cinemas to theatres to film festivals, there’s always lots of culture to soak up in Birmingham. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 5 for Drama in the UK in the Times Good University Guide 2025</strong>