Drama and Film

Our BA Drama and Film undergraduate degree allows you to develop your practical theatre-making skills, as well as giving you an understanding of the historical and political context of theatre alongside the study of film and television in their critical, theoretical, industrial and creative contexts.

Why study this course?

Create, produce, rehearse and perform in a professional setting - with their own film studio and editing suites plus 200-seat theatre, boasting design, lighting, sound and stage management work areas, both departments provide everything you need to get the most out of your degree.

Learn from and work with the experts – you will be taught by our research leading staff, many of whom continue to practise in the professional theatre industry, as well as working with visiting industry professionals throughout your programme.

Participate in RSC led workshops – make use of our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips, such as this choreography workshop with Movement Director Tom Jackson Greaves.

Local Theatre - Birmingham is an ideal place to study Drama as it has one of the highest concentrations of live theatre in the country. It is home to many theatres ranging from the Birmingham Hippodrome and the Birmingham Rep, to the mac (Midlands Arts Centre) and the Old Joint Stock (which is a pub and a theatre), as well as being within a convenient distance of Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. To learn more about the city of Birmingham visit our Discover Birmingham page.

Make our exciting city your home – get involved in the city’s numerous film and theatre festivals and explore Birmingham’s many theatres, from big establishments such as Birmingham Hippodrome to quirky institutions such as The Old Joint Stock.