BA Education / Drama and Theatre
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
BA Education / Drama and Theatre at Aberystwyth University? It will give you an opportunity to explore core Education modules and combine the theory and practical elements of Drama and Theatre. It is taught by professionals including theatre-makers and former teachers, as well as by leading researchers in the field.
You will have opportunities to improve your ability to work with others. You will learn in an exceptional environment where there are state-of-the-art facilities. The BBC Wales local studios are based in the heart of the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies.
You will benefit from the department's solid connections with the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Quarantine, Imitating the Dog and the Magdalena Project. One of the largest Arts Centres in the UK is located on campus - the Aberystwyth Arts Centre You will be able to take advantage of exciting exchange opportunities within Europe and internationally. 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.
Undergraduate lecturers in the School of Education are either qualified to PhD standard or are experienced practitioners in their field. All teaching staff currently possess, or are working towards, a recognised teaching qualification.
Key highlights
- Combines core Education modules with theory and practice of Drama and Theatre
- Taught by theatre-makers, former teachers and leading researchers
- BBC Wales local studios based within the theatre department
- Links with Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre Wales
- One of the UK's largest arts centres located on campus
- Exchange opportunities within Europe and internationally
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Req…
- A-level: BBB-CCC — UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Req…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English
- BTEC: DDM-MMM — BTEC National Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 26-30 — …requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Re…
Scholarships
Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships
Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.
Up to £2,000Caru Aber International Award
Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.
Up to £1,000International Accommodation Award
This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.
International Family Award
International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.
Up to £1,000Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary
The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.
Up to £500Mathematics Department Award
Up to £500 a year.
Music Scholarships
£650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.
Up to £650Waldo Williams Scholarship
Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.
Welsh Medium Study Bursary
Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.
Careers this course leads to
- Drama teacher (after PGCE/QTS)
- Primary school teacher (after PGCE/QTS)
- Theatre education officer
- Drama practitioner
- Arts administrator
- Teaching assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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