Welsh / Film and Television Studies

Why study Welsh and Film and Television at Aberystwyth University?

• You will join two lively and creative departments: the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies which leads the sector in fields such as creative writing, Welsh in the professional workplace and translation services, and the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies where drama and theatre, film and media, scenography and theatre design collide.
• The standard of research and teaching in both departments is of the highest possible standard.
• This degree scheme consists of pathways for Second Language and First Language students on the Welsh elements of the course.
• You can take advantage of our connections with key partners in the industry, such as National Theatre Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Quarantine Theatre Company and National Theatre Wales. You will also be able to use our fantastic resources and facilities for practical work: three practice studios with flexible technical resources in each one; two studios with professional equipment and digital rig lighting controlled by the ETC Congo and Strand Lighting, Yamaha and Soundcraft PAs, Sanyo AV systems and costume facilities.
• You will benefit from our close connections with Aberystwyth Arts Centre, one of the biggest Arts Centres in Wales, which presents Welsh plays, evenings that celebrate Welsh literature, dance shows and many other events.
• In Aberystwyth you can live through the medium of Welsh and enjoy the social life of the Welsh society here. Join the union for Welsh-speaking students at Aberystwyth (UMCA), come to live in Pantycelyn Hall, go on the Geltaidd’s rugby trips, join the Pantycelyn choir and go to nights out such as Gwobrau Selar. 

Our Staff

All academic staff in the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies are research active scholars and experts in their chosen fields of study, including the study of languages and literatures as well as creative writing.

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.

What can I do with a degree in Welsh and Film and Television?

Many of our students have been successful in securing work in the following fields:

• directing
• designing
• scriptwriting
• teaching and education
• Arts administration
• marketing
• management
• public relations.

 What skills will I gain from this degree?

 Employability is an essential element of all our activities.

 Students studying Film and Television Studies will nurture the following valuable skills that are valued by employers. These include:

• working effectively in groups to develop, practice and produce live events
• using creative, imaginative and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations
• researching, evaluating and arranging information
• communicating ideas effectively and logically in various situations, using a variety of methods
• working independently and collaboratively
• managing your time effectively and using your skills
• listening to constructive advice, and using it
• motivating yourself and being self-disciplined
• using a range of IT skills and resources
• being entrepreneurial while developing cultural projects.  

What opportunities are available for work experience while you study?

Click here to learn about the different opportunities that the Aberystwyth University Careers Team offers.

Improve your employability opportunities with Go Wales and our Year in Employment Scheme which are run by our Careers Service. 

Ers gadael y Brifysgol yn Aberystwyth rydw i nawr yn gweithio ar raglenni plant i gwmni teledu Boomerang yng Nghaerdydd. Roeddwn i wastad wedi bod eisiau gweithio yn y cyfryngau, felly roedd y dewis i astudio ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth yn un hawdd. Dros y tair blynedd, bues yn ffodus iawn i ddysgu gan ddarlithwyr profiadol, deallus, a oedd o hyd yn barod i helpu, ac fe gafon ni dipyn o hwyl drwy gydol y cwrs. Cefais gyfle i ddefnyddio amrywiaeth eang o offer modern a oedd yn golygu fod gennyf y gallu a’r ddealltwriaeth i weithio gyda’r offer diweddaraf wrth fynd allan i’r byd mawr i chwilio am waith. Mae Aberystwyth yn sicr yn le hoffus iawn i astudio, ac nid yn unig y mae’r cwrs wedi ei gynllunio mewn ffordd sy’n rhoi’r cyfle i bobl astudio pob agwedd ar fyd teledu, ond mae hefyd yn rhoi’r gallu i’r unigolyn adeiladu’r cwrs mewn modd sy’n caniatáu iddyn nhw ddysgu’r sgiliau priodol sydd o ddiddordeb iddyn nhw. Rhywbeth sydd wedi bod o help mawr i mi yn bersonol ydy’r ffaith fod gan yr Adran yn Aberystwyth gysylltiadau da â chwmni teledu Boomerang, a oedd yn golygu fod nifer o’r myfyrwyr, yn cynnwys fi, wedi cael y cyfle i wneud profiad gwaith gyda’r cwmni, yn enwedig tra roeddynt yn defnyddio stiwdio o fewn ein Adran i recordio rhaglenni. Golygodd hyn i Boomerang gynnig swydd i mi yn syth wedi gadael Aberystwyth. Felly rydw i’n hynod o ddiolchgar i’r Adran, a’r darlithwyr am y cyfleodd y maent wedi’u rhoi i mi. Mi wnes i fwynhau pob eiliad o fy amser yn Aberystwyth, ac mae wir yn lle sy’n cynnig bywyd myfyriwr anhygoel, heb sôn am roi’r profiad a’r ddealltwriaeth sydd angen ar fyfyrwyr i ddechrau ar eu gyrfa. Byddwn yn argymell i unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb yn y maes i ystyried y cwrs yma o ddifri. Nathan Ifans