Drama and Theatre - BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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If you are looking for an exciting, diverse and challenging programme combining theory and practice, then our BA Drama and Theatre offered by the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies at Aberystwyth University is for you. Our degree is designed to empower you to develop your skills and capacities as a theatre-maker and creative thinker, supported by internationally-recognised staff with a wide range of expertise. You will look beyond historic and established forms to explore what ...Read more

If you are looking for an exciting, diverse and challenging programme combining theory and practice, then our BA Drama and Theatre offered by the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies at Aberystwyth University is for you. Our degree is designed to empower you to develop your skills and capacities as a theatre-maker and creative thinker, supported by internationally-recognised staff with a wide range of expertise. You will look beyond historic and established forms to explore what drama, theatre and performance can be now and in the future.This degree course with integrated foundation year is the perfect option if you do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background but want to access this exciting degree scheme. The Foundation Year will provide you with a solid base from where you can go on and enjoy the full undergraduate degree in your second year.

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67/279
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30th
CUG Ranking
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45th
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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£19,190 per year

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£19,190 per year

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Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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