Program Overview

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Key Facts

UCAS Tariff

120 - 96

Course duration

3 years

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.

Modules

Year 1

• Theatre in Context 1 (TP11020) - 20 credits
• Theatre in Context 2 (TP11320) - 20 credits
• Children's Development and Learning (ED14520) - 20 credits
• Site-Specific Performance Project (TP11420) - 20 credits
• Studio Theatre Project (TP11120) - 20 credits
• Education, Sustainability and Ethical Citizenship (ED10320) - 20 credits
• Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years (ED14620) - 20 credits
• Language Development (ED14320) - 20 credits
• Play and Learning: Theory and Practice (ED13720) - 20 credits
• Professional Practice (ED10020) - 20 credits
• Acting: Process and Performance (TP11220) - 20 credits
• Body, Voice, Expression (TP10220) - 20 credits
• Body, Voice, Perception (TP10120) - 20 credits

Year 2

• Acting for Camera (TP25920) - 20 credits
• Acting: Process and Performance (TP21220) - 20 credits
• Creative Arts at Work (TP20220) - 20 credits
• Design Project (TP22620) - 20 credits
• Devised Performance Project (TP21620) - 20 credits
• Directors' Theatre (TP21820) - 20 credits
• Discourses Language and Education (ED22420) - 20 credits
• Literacy in Young Children (ED20220) - 20 credits
• New Media Performance (TP23820) - 20 credits
• Research Methods (ED20320) - 20 credits
• Safeguarding and Professional Practice (ED24320) - 20 credits
• Shakespeare in Performance (TP23220) - 20 credits
• Theatre Production Project (TP24940) - 40 credits
• Theatre and Contemporary Society (TP20820) - 20 credits

Year 3

• Contemporary Drama (TP30020) - 20 credits
• Musical Theatre Dramaturgies (TP39020) - 20 credits
• Performance and Architecture (TP33420) - 20 credits
• Performance and Disability (TP30320) - 20 credits
• Place, Space and Landscape (TP32820) - 20 credits
• Children's Rights (ED30620) - 20 credits
• Emotional and Social Development (ED34820) - 20 credits
• Major dissertation (ED33640) - 40 credits
• Mathematical Development in the Early Years (ED30320) - 20 credits
• Special Educational Needs (ED30420) - 20 credits
• Ensemble Performance Project (TP35520) - 20 credits
• Independent Research Project (TP36040) - 40 credits
• Playwriting (TP33340) - 40 credits

Careers

What career prospects exist for an Education with Drama and Theatre graduate?

On completion of this degree, you will be a strong candidate for these following sectors:

• broadcasting
• teaching and education (including SEN)
• social care
• nursing
• speech therapy
• social work
• performing arts education
• journalism
• marketing and communications
• local government
• arts administration.

Employability is embedded across our teaching and throughout your degree you will be equipped with the essential skills that employers are seeking.

Transferable Skills

Studying for a degree in Education and Drama and Theatre studies will equip you with a range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. These include:

• the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
• effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• the ability to work independently
• time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
• self-motivation and self-reliance
• team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement
• research skills.

Teaching & Learning

What will I learn?

The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the three-year programme.

In the first year you may explore:

• policies and current issues in Education
• child development
• learning in young children
• the study of theatre.

You will also take part in studio projects.

In the second year topics include:

• the psychology of learning and thinking
• modern European drama
• the relationship of the theatre with contemporary society.

In the third year you may study:

• how learning and skills are evaluated and assessed
• theatre, gender and sexuality
• politics surrounding theatre and drama.
• play-writing.

You will also work on an independent research project.

How will I be taught?

This degree is delivered through the medium of lectures, seminars, workshops all of which are designed to stimulate your academic interests.

You will be assessed through essays, exams, oral presentations, practical and creative work.

Student Testimonials

I simply love my course because the topics we discuss are interesting and relevant to the world of childhood. The lecturers are very passionate about the subject which is also reflected in the varied ways of which we are assessed - we even had the opportunity to design our own game! Much more hands-on and realistic when working with children than a dry exam! Overall, my confidence in a variety of topics and my abilities have been strengthened which is always a good thing in any career. I would definitely recommend the course and Aberystwyth University to anyone who is interested in working with children, and I can assure that you are given great support by staff in any kind of academic situation!

Typical 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

English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements: International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

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. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course. Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.