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Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher BBBCC
A Level BBB
Irish Leaving Certificate H2 H3 H3 H3 H3
International Baccalaureate 30 points
International IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5
Required Subjects English and / or Drama preferred at Higher / A Level or equivalent . English required and Maths preferred at S / Int2 / N5 / GCSE level .
Mature / Access Related Access course — see our website for details at www . qmu . ac . uk / college-qualifications
We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications and / or experience .
Direct Entry Year Two
• HNC / HND : HNC / HND in 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
For details of related HNC and HND courses , see www . qmu . ac . uk / collegequalifications
Other information
UCAS Code W490
Duration 3 / 4 years full-time
Start date September 2019
Delivery On campus
Awarding body QMU . Please see the ‘ External review ’ section on pages 8-11 .
Exchange opportunities * In Year Three you have the opportunity to study for one semester at a university overseas . See pages 18-19 for more information .
Placements There is the opportunity to complete a placement in the Community Theatre option modules in Years Three and Four . Students will source a placement host with support from QMU staff . Placements are normally located close to the Edinburgh area . Placement structure will vary depending on what the host can offer . For example , you may be able to spend a full week on placement or you may be able to do one day a week over several weeks .
The Experiential Learning module in Years Three and Four also includes a placement for one day a week in an appropriate local organisation . Students will source a placement host with support from QMU staff .
* Subject to availability
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Teaching staff , class sizes and timetables Please see ‘ How we teach and how you ’ ll learn ’ section on pages 8-11 .
Course fees Please see pages 170-171
Professional registration / accreditation N / A
Careers The course provides a wide-ranging knowledge of the subject area and opens up a broad spectrum of diverse career paths . You may use your studies as a basis for professional practice within theatre and allied industries , using the specialisms as a stepping stone to : playwriting ; directing ; producing ; screen industries ; further training in acting ; theatre in / within the community ; contemporary performance practice ; professions requiring skills in communication and creativity ; drama teaching ; and postgraduate study .
Why QMU ?
With a plethora of festivals , theatre companies , dance companies , museums and orchestras in and around Edinburgh , the Festival City , and throughout Scotland , work-based learning and networking opportunities are plentiful .
Module options in Years Three and Four allow you to focus your interests to suit your own career aspirations .
This course offers placement and study abroad options .