
About this program
Theatre and Film (Top-up) BA (Full-time)
This is a top-up version of Theatre and Film BA (Hons). A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London.
London is a global hub for the creative industries and for theatre and film in particular. This course combines practical and theoretical approaches to explore this area and, where possible, capitalises on our London location to help you to directly engage with prospective employers.
London Met’s theatre and film and related courses enjoy world-class collaborations with internationally acclaimed organisations such as Complicite, Project Phakama, The Heritage Arts Company and the British Film Institute. Our graduates have won awards in film festivals including Cannes, starred in BBC and CBS series, formed acclaimed theatre and film production companies across the globe, featured in long-running West End shows and worked successfully in all aspects of the theatre, film and television industries.
Studying this course, you’ll build a versatile approach, responding to the increasingly changeable nature of the theatre and film industries. You’ll develop skills in performing, writing for stage and screen, directing, producing and critically engaging with the language of cinema and live performance.
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Admission requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have one of the following:
- 240 credits from a relevant Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject
- 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution
- a portfolio interview
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
- Festival Showcase
- Performance Research and Development
- Theatre Arts Studio: Third Year
- Collaborative Film Project
- Independent Project
Modules and module details are subject to change over time.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
How much you pay in tuition fees depends on which country you come from and whether you are a full-time or part-time student. Please visit the course page on university website for fee information particular to that course.
Continuing studies
Graduates have continued with postgraduate study in the arts and culture.
Career paths
This course focuses on producing versatile theatre and film professionals. Our graduates have been successful in the following areas: performing, writing, directing, producing, forming production companies, broadcasting, working on education and outreach programs, and working in the broader cultural industries.
About this institute

London Metropolitan University
Based in England’s historic capital city, London Metropolitan University has a rich history of education with its roots dating back to 1848. Taking its current form following a merger of two well-renowned universities in 2002, it offers a wide range...