Education/Drama & Theatre BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Our Joint Honours in Education and Drama and Theatre is your opportunity to improve your critical faculties through the study of literary and dramatic texts, gain some practical experience of theatre-making and develop a critical and reflective understanding of learning and Education. On successful completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for teacher training (PGCE) in Primary or Secondary education. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an ...Read more

Our Joint Honours in Education and Drama and Theatre is your opportunity to improve your critical faculties through the study of literary and dramatic texts, gain some practical experience of theatre-making and develop a critical and reflective understanding of learning and Education. On successful completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for teacher training (PGCE) in Primary or Secondary education. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for Primary PGCE at Aberystwyth.You will be taught by professionals including theatre-makers and former teachers, as well as by leading researchers in the field of Education and Drama & Theatre. You will benefit from access to key industry partners which are housed in and by the department of Theatre Film and Television. The industry partners include BBC Wales (who house their local studios in the department) and the Aberystwyth Arts Centre, which is one of the largest Arts Centre's in mid- Wales. We also have solid connections with the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Quarantine, Imitating the Dog and the Magdalena Project. Employability is embedded across our teaching and throughout your degree you will be equipped with the essential skills that employers are seeking. Studying for a degree in Education and Drama and Theatre will equip you with a range of transferable skills. 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-work, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement; research skills. On successful completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for postgraduate teacher training (PGCE) in Primary or Secondary education.Graduates from this course have been successful in the areas of: Broadcasting; Education; Speech therapy; Performing Arts Education; Journalism; Marketing and Communications; Local Government; Arts Administration.

WUSCA ranking:
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32/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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58th
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CUG Ranking
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42nd
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Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 83 = 17% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
17%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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98%
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Drama

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Drama
56%
English Literature
24%
History
23%
Media Studies
18%
Art & Design
13%
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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
20%
Religious Studies & Theology
18%
Psychology
18%
Welsh
16%
Health & Social Care
16%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,170 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,170 per year

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£18170 Per year

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Aberystwyth University , Wales

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

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