qmu . ac . uk / drama
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 .
Teaching staff, class sizes and
timetables
Please see ‘How we teach and how
you’ll learn’ section on pages 8-11.
Entry Requirements Other information
Scottish Higher
BBBCC UCAS Code
W490
A Level
BBB Duration
3/4 years full-time
Irish Leaving Certificate
H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 Start date
September 2019
International Baccalaureate
30 points Delivery
On campus
International
IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than
5.5 Awarding body
QMU. Please see the ‘External review’
section on pages 8-11.
Required Subjects
English and/or Drama preferred at
Higher/A Level or equivalent. English
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