BA Drama and Theatre / History
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Industry links with National Theatre Wales and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
- Three rehearsal studios and two professionally equipped performance studios
- Costume and wardrobe facilities available for practical work
- Arts Centre on campus presents national and international theatre
- History taught here since 1872 in Wales's oldest department
- Combines creative theatre-making with research-based historical analysis
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
- Actor
- Theatre director
- Arts administrator
- Heritage officer
- Museum education officer
- Drama teacher
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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