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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site (Aberystwyth)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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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.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
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University information
Aberystwyth University
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University League Table
56th
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Campus address
Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
43rd out of 96 13
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Entry standards
/ Max 185112 61%83rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10057.0 57%44th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.27 82%21st
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