Drama and Theatre

Why study Drama and Theatre at Aberystwyth?

• You'll be taught and mentored by staff who possess a wealth of expertise in research and/or professional theatre-making.
• You'll take part in two original performance projects each year, with an increased focus on independent work as you progress through your degree.
• You'll be part of a vibrant and exciting department where drama, theatre, film, media, scenography and theatre design collide.
• You'll benefit from our connections with key industry partners, such as National Theatre Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Quarantine Theatre Company, and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
• You'll have access to superb facilities and resources for practical work, including three large professionally equipped studio theatres, three rehearsal studios, costume and wardrobe facilities, and a dedicated theatre technical team.
• We have close links with Aberystwyth Arts Centre, one of the largest arts centres in Wales, which regularly presents national and international theatre and dance work.

Our Staff

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.

Many of our graduates have gone on to work in fields such as acting and performing, directing, designing, script writing, teaching and education, arts administration, marketing and public relations.

What skills do I gain from this degree?

You'll also gain skills that are highly sought after by employers. These include the ability to:

• work effectively in group settings to develop, rehearse and produce live events
• apply creative, imaginative and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations
• research, evaluate and organise information
• structure and communicate ideas effectively in a variety of situations and using a variety of means
• work independently and with others
• effectively organise your time and deploy your skills
• listen to and make use of critical advice
• be self-motivated and self-disciplined
• use a range of information technology skills and resources
• be entrepreneurial in developing cultural projects.

What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying? 

Find out about the various opportunities that our Careers Service offer and how you can enhance your employability prospects with the Year in Employment Scheme (YES).

Drama and Theatre at Aberystwyth University is dynamic, challenging, engaging and exciting. It offers students a broad range of practical modules which take place in a controlled and encouraging environment. The facilities of the Parry Williams building are second to none and offer a chance to perform a range of theatrical concepts. The course offers theoretical modules which are also engaging and offer a deeper insight into the world around us and society's relationship with the arts. The most rewarding aspect of the academic modules is that you can transfer the skills learned from study to practical work. The theory work often enhances the skills on a practical level. Working together between practical and theoretical modules the course offers students many useful skills.

Daniel Andrew Radbourne

The wide range of module choices paired with the wide variety of drama societies means we can easily be prepared for any area of drama and theatre practice. The academic and practical elements are brilliant, allowing us to either focus on one or the other and/or ground ourselves in the theory in order to better our practical exploration. The staff are always friendly and enthusiastic, always encouraging us to do more and explore further.

Jemma Rowlston