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Film and Television/Drama and Theatre - BA (Hons)

Aberystwyth University

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Aberystwyth University

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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

Aberystwyth University’s Joint Honours Film and Television/Drama and Theatre degree is an exciting, diverse and challenging program combining practical and theoretical approaches to the study of a broad spectrum of media and performing arts. You will encounter a wide range of practical and theoretical modules in film and television, covering everything from fiction to documentary, and from mainstream to experimental. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of contemporary theatre practices from scripted drama to site-specific performance and from Shakespeare to experiments in new media. You will be taught by leading researchers and experienced practitioners in a department that places an emphasis on intellectual development, technical proficiency, and industry partnerships. Across your three years of study, this course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the creative media, creative arts and beyond.We have connections with key industry partners, such as National Theatre Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Quarantine Theatre Company, and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru. You will succeed with our superb facilities and resources for practical work: three rehearsal studios, each with flexible technical facilities 2 large professionally-equipped studios with digital lighting rigs controlled via ETC Congo and Strand Lighting consoles, Yamaha and Soundcraft PAs, Sanyo AV systems and Strand lighting and two NXAMP and costume and wardrobe facilities. This course is taught through the combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops. Our teaching is frequently mixed-mode, interrogating theory through practical investigation and practice through the lens of various theoretical perspectives. You will be assessed through formal and performed essays, written and practical examinations, critical and creative portfolios, practical productions, seminar presentations, and group activities. Check out our website for full details on modules!Many of our students have been successful in obtaining employment in these fields Acting and performing Directing Designing Scriptwriting Teaching and education Arts administration Marketing Management Public Relations. 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.

Tuition fees

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£ 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

  • 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

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