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Drama and Theatre/History - BA (Hons)

Aberystwyth University

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Aberystwyth University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site (Aberystwyth)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

In choosing to study joint honours Drama and Theatre/History at Aberystwyth University you will immerse yourself in a rigorous and challenging discipline combining both practical and theoretical elements. In Drama and Theatre you will look through and beyond historic and established forms to explore what drama, theatre and performance can be now and in the future. In History you will encounter a broad range of historical periods, and gain an understanding of how and why the world has evolved the way it has. On this degree programme you will have the opportunity to encounter a wide range of critical and creative forms and practices and develop your capacity as an independent theatre-maker, thinker and scholar, while equipping yourself for research and analysis in many contexts. As a student studying Drama and Theatre/History at Aberystwyth University you will enjoy full membership of the National Library of Wales. One of only five copyright libraries in the United Kingdom, with over six million books, maps, prints and manuscripts, it is situated within a five minute walk of the University. The intellectual, practical and transferable skills acquired whilst studying on this programme will prepare you for a variety of careers in the creative arts and the public sphere. One of our notable and esteemed alumni is Alex Jones who is currently the longest running female presenter on the One Show. During her time at Aberystwyth University, Alex Jones studied Drama and Theatre Studies. Many of our students have been successful in obtaining employment in these fields Acting and performing Directing Designing Script writing Teaching and education Arts administration Marketing Management Public Relations.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,170per year

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University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Penglais Campus CN, Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    30th out of 94 28

    31st out of 90 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    126 60%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    28th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    27th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    124 61%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    28th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.38 85%

    16th

    15

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