Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BA Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance at Aberystwyth University equips students with practical writing skills for various platforms and audiences. The program combines creative and critical approaches, fostering students' confidence and understanding of fundamental techniques. Led by renowned professionals, graduates pursue careers in broadcast media, scriptwriting, and other related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BA Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance degree at Aberystwyth University is designed to develop practical writing skills in a vibrant and conducive environment. The program aims to provide students with a firm grounding in writing across platforms and for different audiences, developing their understanding of fundamental techniques and growing their confidence. The program is taught by internationally recognized staff with strong professional reputations for writing for continuing television drama, radio drama, adaptations, and plays, along with expertise in British and Irish drama. The program combines creative and critical approaches to writing.
Outline:
Year 1
- Core Modules:
- Studying Film (FM10120): 20 credits
- Studying Television (FM10220): 20 credits
- Theatre in Context 1 (TP11020): 20 credits
- Theatre in Context 2 (TP11320): 20 credits
- Writing Continuing TV Drama (FM17320): 20 credits
- Optional Modules:
- Making Short Films 1 (FM11520): 20 credits
- Movements in Film History (FM11120): 20 credits
- Site-Specific Performance Project (TP11420): 20 credits
Year 2
- Core Modules:
- Writing Audio Drama (FM27120): 20 credits
- Writing for Film and Television (FM21620): 20 credits
- Optional Modules:
- Art Cinema (FM24420): 20 credits
- Creative Documentary (FM26520): 20 credits
- Creative Fiction: Horror (FM20920): 20 credits
- Digital Culture (FM25520): 20 credits
- Directors' Theatre (TP21820): 20 credits
- LGBT Screens (FM20120): 20 credits
- New Media Performance (TP23820): 20 credits
- Shakespeare in Performance (TP23220): 20 credits
- Stardom and Celebrity (FM21520): 20 credits
- Television Genre (FM20620): 20 credits
- The Story of Television (FM20420): 20 credits
- Theatre and Contemporary Society (TP20820): 20 credits
Year 3
- Core Modules:
- Playwriting (TP33340): 40 credits
- Scriptwriting 1 (FM37020): 20 credits
- Scriptwriting 2 (FM37120): 20 credits
- Optional Modules:
- Contemporary Drama (TP30020): 20 credits
- Contemporary Film and the Break-Up of Britain (FM30020): 20 credits
- Contemporary TV Drama (FM30320): 20 credits
- Cult Cinema: Texts, Histories and Audiences (FM38220): 20 credits
- Experimental Cinema (FM34520): 20 credits
- Gender and the Media (FM38320): 20 credits
- Independent Research Project (FM36040): 40 credits
- Musical Theatre Dramaturgies (TP39020): 20 credits
- Performance and Architecture (TP33420): 20 credits
- Performance and Disability (TP30320): 20 credits
- Videogame Theories (FM38420): 20 credits
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a combination of coursework, practicals, and examinations.
Teaching:
Students are taught through a range of lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. They may also be required to undertake practicals.
Careers:
Graduates from the program have discovered career paths in:
- Broadcast media
- Producing and directing
- Scriptwriting
- Marketing and public relations
- Media planning The University is situated near the National Library of Wales which houses the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.
Overview:
Abertay University is a public university located in Dundee, Scotland. It is known for its focus on applied learning and its strong industry links. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research opportunities.
Services Offered:
Abertay University provides a variety of services to its students, including:
Accommodation:
The university offers a range of student accommodation options, including halls of residence and private apartments.Student Support:
The university has a dedicated student support team that provides advice and guidance on a range of issues, including academic, personal, and financial matters.Careers Service:
The university's careers service helps students with their career planning, job searching, and internship applications.Library:
The Bernard King Library offers a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.Sport:
Abertay Sport offers a variety of sports and fitness activities for students.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Abertay University offers a vibrant and welcoming campus experience. Students can expect:
A buzzing city centre campus:
The university is located in the heart of Dundee, a vibrant city with a thriving arts and culture scene.A strong student community:
The Abertay Students' Association (ASA) provides a range of social and support services for students.Opportunities to get involved:
Students can join a variety of clubs and societies, participate in volunteering activities, and take part in events and activities organized by the university.Key Reasons to Study There:
Focus on applied learning:
Abertay University is known for its practical and industry-relevant approach to teaching.Strong industry links:
The university has strong relationships with businesses and organizations, providing students with opportunities for internships, placements, and career development.Vibrant and welcoming campus experience:
Abertay University offers a friendly and supportive environment for students.Located in a thriving city:
Dundee is a vibrant city with a lot to offer students, including a thriving arts and culture scene, a range of shops and restaurants, and easy access to the Scottish countryside.Academic Programs:
Abertay University offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate programs:
The university offers a variety of undergraduate degrees in areas such as business, law, social science, applied sciences, design, and informatics.Postgraduate programs:
Abertay University offers a range of postgraduate taught and research degrees.Online Master's Degrees:
The university offers a number of online Master's degrees for students who want to study flexibly.Other:
Entry Requirements:
- 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
- Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications: The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met.
