BA Drama and Theatre / History

Why study BA Drama and Theatre Studies / History at Aberystwyth? The Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies is a vibrant and creative department where drama and theatre, film and media, and scenography and theatre design collide. History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making the Department of History and Welsh History at Aberystwyth University the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain. Across both disciplines, you will have the opportunity to discover a unique combination of creative and critical approaches. In the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies, you will be mentored and taught by our excellent teaching staff with a wide range of expertise in research and professional theatre-making. The department of History and Welsh History prides itself on offering innovative, research-based teaching that is designed to develop your transferable skills in areas such as analysis, interpretation and communication, and prepares you for a wide range of careers. As a student on this course, you will benefit from our departmental connections with key industry partners, such as National Theatre Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Quarantine Theatre Company, and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru. This will provide you with a range of opportunities to network and establish professional connections before graduating. You will have access to the superb facilities and resources for practical work that are available in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies: 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. Aberystwyth Arts Centre, one of the largest Arts Centres in Wales, is situated on the campus and regularly presents national and international theatre and dance work. All academic staff at the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies are research active and/or involved in Knowledge Transfer projects and have either relevant academic qualifications at doctoral level or equivalent professional experience and expertise. Staff in the Department of History and Welsh History are active researchers and experts in their field of History. Most are qualified to PhD level and hold PGCHE. To find out more about our staff, please visit our departmental staff page.

IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

International students: £19,190 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,190 per year

September

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

• Aberystwyth, United Kingdom