Film and Theatre

If you have always been dreaming of a career in Hollywood and watched movies with a thought “I should be there on their place”, you are not afraid of difficulties, love stage and wish to start one of the most interesting and glorious live paths you can even imagine, that you should apply for one of the study programs in Film and Theatre Studies in foreign universities.

Usually people think about acting when they hear about Film and Theatre studies, but these disciplines are actually quite diverse, as movies and theatre consist of actors only for a small (but obviously the most visible) part.

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Film and Theatre studies program structure

Usually Film and Theatre study programs are very practical -  the curriculum consists of workshops, lectures and practical lessons. Those who are interested in history and culture of filming and theatre industry can choose theoretical study programs, which can be provided by Departments of Philosophy or Cultural Sciences.

Bachelor study programs usually last from three to five years, Master study programs - from one to three years.

Usually universities provide a job placement for  Film and Theatre students so they can develop their skills and receive work experience.

 

Entry requirements

The admission requirements for applicants for Film and Theatre undergraduate study programs depends on the chosen program, institution and even country. Sometimes institutions require previous education in film and theatre field,some institutions, however, prefer to accept applicants without any practical experience but with passion for filming and theatre.

Usually applicants (especially for Acting specializations) have to pass an audition.

Since all study programs in Film and Theatre which can be found on our website are taught in English, language proficiency is always required. All universities accept the results of IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent language tests.

Those who apply for foreign universities should also meet the chosen country requirements for international students.

 

Best Universities

According to QS Top Universities Ranking by Subject, the best institution hosting study programs in Performing Arts (including Film and Theatre studies) is the Juilliard School in the  USA. The list of other world leading universities hosting various study programs in Film and Theatre studies include: University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Indiana University Bloomington, Harvard University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, New York University, Royal Holloway University of London, University of California Berkeley, Yale University and many others. Most of these institutions are located in USA and UK. Some information about  these countries special requirements for international applicants can be found on our website.

 
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Bachelor Film and Theatre Studies programs

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The BA Film and Cultural Management programme at the University of Southampton offers students a comprehensive and in-de...
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The Bachelor's degree in Sound Engineering Arts at the University of Tartu is designed to provide students with comprehe...
The Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne offers students an enriching and flexible undergraduate program desi...
The Conservatory of Music Nicolo Paganini offers a comprehensive and immersive program in Musical Drama designed to cult...
The BA Acting and Contemporary Theatre at the University of Essex offers students a comprehensive and dynamic training p...

Master Film and Theatre Studies programs

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The Master’s degree in Ibsen Studies at the University of Oslo offers a unique opportunity for students to explore the l...
History of the Musical Theater Direction is a specialized program offered by the Conservatorio di Musica Nicolò Paganini...
The History of the Musical Theater program at the Conservatory of Music Nicolo Paganini offers students an in-depth expl...
The Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theater at Conservatorio di Musica Dall'Abaco offers students a comprehensive and immers...
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatrical Singing at the Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Canepa offers students an exceptional op...
The Master program in Musical drama is taught at the Conservatory of music Bruno Maderna. The university is located in E...
The Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Theatre at the University of Bologna offers students a comprehensive education that c...
The Program in Music Theater Direction at the Conservatorio di Musica Niccolò Paganini offers students a comprehensive e...
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Chamber Music specializing in Lied at the Conservatory of Music Giacomo Puccini offers students a comprehensive and in-d...

Most Popular Film and Theatre Studies programs

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The BA (Hons) Film Making degree at Kingston University offers students a comprehensive and immersive experience into th...
Description: The Bachelor of Music (Honours) program at the University of Surrey offers students a comprehensive and dyn...
Drama and Theatre Arts Joint Honours at the University of Birmingham offer an immersive and comprehensive exploration of...
The BA Film and Cultural Management programme at the University of Southampton offers students a comprehensive and in-de...
The Film Studies program at the University of Victoria offers students an in-depth exploration of the history, theory, a...
The aim of the programme is to train performers who can portray characters through conscious use of body, voice and move...
The Master’s degree in Ibsen Studies at the University of Oslo offers a unique opportunity for students to explore the l...
The Bachelor's degree in Sound Engineering Arts at the University of Tartu is designed to provide students with comprehe...
The Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary a...
The Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne offers students an enriching and flexible undergraduate program desi...

PhD Film and Theatre Studies programs

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The Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary a...
Program Description: The Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies at the University of Pittsburgh offers students an in-depth ex...
Cambridge offers the opportunity to pursue doctoral study in a specifically designated programme in Film and Screen Stud...