Drama and Film Studies - BA (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University

Overview

Explore film theory and practice from all over the world, as well as different modes of performance on our full-time Drama and Film Studies degree in Cambridge. Choose to study abroad in the US for one semester, attend field trips and productions, and get ongoing support to find work placements. Create your own innovative projects as you prepare for a career as a producer, director or practitioner on the stage or screen.

Careers

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.

Find out more about our placements and work experience, or the faculty's employability support.

Our BA (Hons) Drama and Film course will give you a solid understanding of the work of film and drama practitioners, in historical, contemporary and technical contexts. Having used this knowledge to develop your own projects, you’ll possess both the theoretical understanding and practical skills required by institutions and employers in the film, drama, theatre and performance industries.

Many of our previous graduates have taken up roles in film and theatre production, directing, film criticism, festival/events administration and management, film and theatre education, broadcasting, journalism, publishing, advertising and public relations.