Entry requirements
Scottish Higher
BBBCC
For details of related HNC and HND
courses, see www.qmu.ac.uk/college-
qualifications.
A Level
BBB Other information
Irish Leaving Certificate
H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 UCAS Code
WW46
International Baccalaureate
30 points Duration
3/4 years full-time
International
IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than
5.5. Start date
September 2019
Required subjects
We prefer you to have a good pass in
English, Drama or Media Studies at
Scottish Higher/ A Level. 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/
experience.
Direct Entry
Year Two
• HNC/ HND: HNC/ HND in a related
subject with B/CB in the graded
unit
• Scottish Higher: BC at Advanced
Higher in relevant subjects plus BB
at Higher
QUALITY
• COURSE
A Level: BBB
in relevant subjects
*Subject to availability
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 32-33 for more
information.
Placements
N/A
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
Why QMU?
This innovative course is unusual in
providing theoretical and practical
education in both drama and film.
The vibrancy of the Scottish theatre
and media scenes makes QMU an
ideal place to study theatre and
film.
Students’ films are exhibited
annually at an end of year show at
the Edinburgh Filmhouse.
This course combines academic
enquiry with opportunity for
practical production.
SATISFACTION
100%
Year Three
• HND in a related subject with CB in
the graded unit may be considered
NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY
Careers
You may use your studies as a basis for
professional practice within theatre, film
and allied industries, using the
specialisms as a stepping stone to a
variety of careers in: theatre industry; film
industries; professions requiring skills in
communication and creativity; drama
teaching; and postgraduate study.
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