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Whether you’re interested in writing for television, radio or live theatre, this degree is designed to develop your practical writing skills in a vibrant and conducive environment.
You will gain a firm grounding in how to write across platforms and for different audiences, developing your understanding of fundamental techniques and cultivating your confidence. Our team of experts will fire your imagination, enhance your critical thinking and prepare you for a career as a professional writer.
Student Satisfaction and Employability Results
90% overall student satisfaction for the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies (NSS 2020).
98% of our graduates were in work or further study within 6 months, 4% more than Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally (HESA 2018*)
Overview
Why study BA Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance at Aberystwyth University?
You will join a vibrant and creative department where theatre, film, television, media and drama collide.
You will be taught by our internationally recognised staff with strong professional reputations forbwriting for continuing television drama (eg Doctors and Hollyoaks), radiobdrama, adaptations and plays, along with expertise on British and Irish drama.
You will be taught through our unique combination of creative and critical approaches.
The department has excellent connections with key industry partners such as the BBC, S4C, the Edinburgh Film Festival, Lurking Truth Theatre Company, Ffresh Film Festival, BAFTA, Avid, Fiction Factory, Arad Goch, and National Theatre Wales.
The University has close links with Aberystwyth Arts Centre, one of the largest arts centres in Wales, which regularly presents national and international theatre and dance work.
We are situated near the National Library of Wales which houses the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.
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.
Modules
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.