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Drama and Film at University of Kent - UCAS

Course summary

Drama and Film By studying Drama and Film, you'll benefit from exceptional teaching and industry links that will help you to launch your career. Covering a wide range of subjects and developing your practical skills as well as critical thinking, this dynamic course allows you to explore your own style and creativity and follow your passions and ambitions in the visual and performing arts. We'll challenge you with theoretical and practical study, empowering you to shape your degree around your areas of interest. You'll work alongside fellow students, creating new work and new ways of seeing established works. Our team of academics, professional practitioners and technical specialists will support you every step of the way as you analyse, create and critique, developing your understanding of drama and film, becoming a more confident performer with the skills to kickstart your career. Your future The School of Arts works hard to maintain strong relationships with professionals and venues, helping to launch your career in the creative and cultural industries. You’ll be taught by leading actors, comedians and film makers with first-hand experience of what it takes to carve out a successful career in the industry. Their continued involvement in the industry will help you as you start to build your own network. Our graduates have developed careers as: journalists, authors, literary managers, directors, performers, scriptwriters for television, stand-up comedians, casting agents, event managers, arts administrators, community theatre officers for local councils, and drama teachers. Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations: Stage 1 Compulsory modules currently include the following: Making Performance 1: The Fundamentals; Film and Media Practice #1; Making Performance 2: Staging Texts; Film Theory; Making Performance: The Festival; Film Editing. Stage 2: Compulsory modules currently include the following: Screenwriting; Documentary Filmmaking; Creative Careers. Optional modules may include the following: World Cinema; Acting; Introduction to Musical Theatre Dance; Popular Performance Project; Theatre and Adaptation; Costume and Fashion; Disability and the Arts; Performance Design and Technologies; Writing for Performance; Cinematography; Sound, Music and Cinema; Genre Filmmaking. Stage 3: You will take one of the modules 'creative project' or 'dissertation'. You will then choose 4 of the optional modules Compulsory modules currently include the following: Creative Project; Dissertation. Optional modules may include the following: Film, Politics & Identity; Physical Theatre - Ensemble Devising; Directing Theatre, Staging Ideas; Stand-up Comedy; Psychology of the Arts; Arts Internship; Community and Participatory Performance ; Film & TV Adaptation; Film Criticism; Film Marketing and Distribution; Microbudget Filmmaking; Screen Space and Location Scouting; Specialist Areas in Film Studies; Factual Entertainment.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
WW46
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Drama and Film at University of Kent - UCAS