Overview
The Film and Visual Culture and Drama programme at Liverpool Hope University offers a comprehensive exploration of performance, cinema, and media through a balanced 50/50 split curriculum. This undergraduate degree provides students with the opportunity to develop their artistic voice while gaining a deep understanding of the historical and social contexts that shape the creative industries.
Why Film and Visual Culture and Drama at Liverpool Hope University?
Study in Liverpool, one of the most filmed-in cities in the United Kingdom outside of London, providing a vibrant backdrop for your education and benefit from the university's strong partnerships with local cultural organisations, including Toxteth TV, FACT, and various regional theatre venues.
Access professional-standard facilities such as the Capstone Theatre, dedicated studio spaces, and the Hope Theatre Company and learn from a team of leading scholars and active practitioners who provide expert guidance in both creative and critical disciplines.
Students can engage with industry experts through regular guest visits and attend regional film and culture festivals to enhance your professional network.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: GBP 15225 per year
- National fee: GBP 9790 per year
Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.
Syllabus
Modules may include:
- Filmmaking
- Screenwriting
- Photography
- Animation
- Film History
- Film Theory
- Acting
- Drama Facilitation
- Critical Writing
Careers with Film and Visual Culture and Drama
Graduates are well-equipped for a diverse range of roles within the creative and cultural sectors. The programme focuses on developing transferable skills that are highly valued in industries such as film production, media, and theatre. Students gain the practical experience and professional insight necessary to pursue careers in filmmaking, screenwriting, or arts facilitation.
Programme Structure
- In your first year, you will be introduced to key texts (for example, from ancient Greece, Shakespeare, Willy Russell) and approaches to staging drama, its histories and contemporary practices.
- Your second year invites you to investigate the key areas of drama production today: traditional theatre work, applied theatre practices and contemporary performance.
- Your final year gives you the opportunity to specialise (or ‘develop your signature practice’).
- Advanced Playing the Classics gives you the opportunity to adapt a classical play for a contemporary audience.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The deadline for applications is usually January 15th each year, but applications after this date may be considered if you are a UK or EU student.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Visual Arts Drama View 345 other Bachelors in Drama in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A-Levels - BCC
UCAS Tariff Points - 104 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications
BTEC - DMM
Access to HE - 104 Tariff Points
IB - 24
Irish Leaving Certificate - 104 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only
Welsh Baccalaureate - This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications
T-Levels - Merit
- Subject Requirements - No specific subject requirements
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15225 GBP / year≈ 15225 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Living costs
Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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