University of Kent
Drama and Film BA (Hons)
University of Kent

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Drama and Film BA (Hons) and other courses in cinematics and photography at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in cinematics and photography.

Overall student satisfaction
64 /100
60 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Drama & Theater

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of cinematics and photography at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21500 £21000 £26000
25-75 percentile range £15000 - £23000 £16500 - £24000 £20000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Drama & Theater

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20921 £18015 £21424
25-75 percentile range £18167 - £24909 £12835 - £22473 £15922 - £27094

Course Description

Why study Drama and Film at Kent?

  • Your degree, your way: from puppetry to stand-up comedy, film culture to screenwriting and sound, we blend practical work with academic study, with elective modules from both disciplines, enabling you to tailor the course to your interests.
  • Access fantastic facilities: our specialist spaces include a fully equipped professional theatre, a scenic workshop space for set and props, rehearsal studios, personal editing suites, chroma-key green screen and black serge cycloramas and much more!
  • Gain Industry Experience: Kent has strong links with arts organisations and theatres locally and regionally to enhance your practice in public. Our professional links are also reflected in our teaching staff, guest lecturers and opportunities for work placements.
  • Explore special resources: Our library houses over 150 archival collections of international interest, including historical theatre and performance material from pantomime, melodrama and variety, as well as the British Stand-Up Comedy Archive.
  • Get career ready: Kent has excellent links with arts organisations and theatres as well as film bodies, including the British Film Institute and Arts Council England. We offer opportunities for work placements and our students can apply for the Graduate Theatre Company Scheme, which funds drama project work for 18 months after you finish your studies with us.
  • Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Drama and Film BA (Hons) at University of Kent

15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Elementary occupations
10% Caring personal services
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
5% Finance Professionals
5% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Natural and social science professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for cinematics and photography

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Drama and Film, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Drama and Film BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £21900 year 1
EU £16400 year 1

Additional fee information

Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.

Full-time fees for 2023/24 for international students are £21,900 for laboratory programmes and £18,000 for non-laboratory programmes

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.

See all 24 university rankings of University of Kent

About University of Kent

The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.

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undergraduates:
13390
postgraduates:
2820
Total:
16210
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