“The course is unique in Scotland: no other university
offers a course which provides such a broad knowledge of theatre.... I came to QMU
solely as a performer and have since worked professionally as a production manager
at a top Fringe production… The course has made me employable in
an industry that is so difficult to get started in.”
James Miller
BA (Hons) Drama and Performance
(the course title has now been abbreviated to ‘Drama’)
Options could include: Experiential
Learning/ Devised Physical Theatre /
Performance Art Practices/
Contemporary Devising Practices/ Site &
Sound/ Site-Specific/ Playwriting/
Writing for Radio/ Creativity with the
Community/ Drama and Education/
Directing/ Directing, Designing and
Performing Shakespeare/ Directing,
Designing and Performing Contemporary
Plays/ Decoding Dress: The Cultural
Significance of Costume/ Staging the
20th Century: How Scenography Built
the Modern Imagination/ The Only Way is
Ethics: Art, Participation and Ethics
The modules listed here are correct at
time of print (Feb 2019) but may differ
slightly to those offered in 2020 following
revalidation in May 2019. Please check
the website for any updates.
suggested by students if we feel they
offer an opportunity for you to develop
your practical skills.
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/college-
qualifications
Other information
UCAS Code: W490
Entry Requirements Duration: 3/4 years full-time
Scottish Higher
Standard: AABB
Minimum: BBBB Start date: September 2020
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 at Higher/ A Level preferred.
English required and Maths preferred at
Nat 5/ GCSE.
Mature/Access: Related Access course
— see www.qmu.ac.uk/college-
qualifications. We welcome applications
from mature students with relevant
qualifications and /or experience.
Delivery: On campus
Awarding body: QMU. Please see
‘External Review’ section on the ‘How
we teach and how you’ll learn’ section
on pages 8-9.
*Exchange opportunities: In Year Three,
you have the opportunity (subject to
availability) to study for one semester at a
university overseas. See pages 18 -19
for more information.
Placements: You’ll have the opportunity
to complete a placement in the
Community Theatre and Experiential
learning options in Years Three and Four.
Students will source a placement host
with support from QMU staff.
Placements are usually in the creative
sector but we will consider other options
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Teaching staff, class sizes and
timetables: For more information, please
see ‘How we teach and how you’ll learn’
on pages 8-9.
Course fees: See pages 162-163
Careers: You may know that you want to
work in the theatre, yet don’t know
exactly which route you can take to
make this happen. This course will
literally take you behind the scenes and
open your eyes to a broad range of
theatre-based careers, including
playwriting, directing, scenography,
producing, screen industries, acting,
community theatre, contemporary
performance practice, and drama
teaching, as well as communications
professions and postgraduate study. At
QMU we have a lively and dynamic
careers service who will help guide you
through your choices.
Why QMU?
Edinburgh is known as the Festival
City, and with the world’s biggest
arts festival happening on your
doorstep every year, this is one of
the best possible places to start
your theatre career.
Your career path will be unique, and
this course is flexible to help you
direct your learning in the areas
you’re interested in. Module options
in Years Three and Four allow you
to focus your interests to suit your
own career aspirations.