Theatre and Film (Hons) Queen Margaret University

Overview

The Theatre and Film (Hons) at Queen Margaret University offers an innovative curriculum that explores the creative and commercial interconnections between stage and screen. This programme provides students with the multi-disciplinary expertise required to navigate the evolving landscape of the contemporary arts. By combining rigorous academic analysis with hands-on technical training, the university ensures graduates are prepared for diverse professional pathways.

Why Theatre and Film (Hons) at Queen Margaret University?

Students benefit from exceptional on-campus facilities, including professional performance spaces, rehearsal studios, a dedicated film editing suite, and a TV studio with green screen technology. The university also hosts the QMU Start Up Studio, an incubator for creative production businesses. Located in Edinburgh, the world’s leading festival city, students have unparalleled access to the International Film Festival and the Festival Fringe for inspiration and networking.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 9725 per year
• National fee: GBP 1820 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum balances historical context with practical making, allowing for increased specialisation in the final years. Modules may include:

• Film Histories
• Theatre Production
• Visual Storytelling
• Origins of Theatre
• Analysing Texts and Performance
• Fiction Filmmaking
• Film Genre
• Creative Writing and New Technologies
• Global Film Cultures

Careers with Theatre and Film (Hons)

Graduates are equipped for a wide range of roles across the media and performing arts sectors. Many pursue careers in television, film, and theatre production as directors, assistant directors, or scriptwriters. The degree also prepares students for roles in festival curation, arts administration, and content creation. Additionally, the programme provides a strong foundation for those entering drama teaching, freelance video production, or establishing independent theatre companies.