Mathematics/Drama and 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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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

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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In choosing to study this three-year Bachelor of Arts joint honours degree in Mathematics/Drama and Theatre at Aberystwyth University you will immerse yourself in two rigorous and challenging disciplines.Mathematics is fundamentally important to modern society, contributing to numerous facets of life, including science, engineering, technology and finance. In Mathematics you will study the essential core disciplines, supplemented by a great choice of elective specialities.In Drama and Theatre ...Read more

In choosing to study this three-year Bachelor of Arts joint honours degree in Mathematics/Drama and Theatre at Aberystwyth University you will immerse yourself in two rigorous and challenging disciplines.Mathematics is fundamentally important to modern society, contributing to numerous facets of life, including science, engineering, technology and finance. In Mathematics you will study the essential core disciplines, supplemented by a great choice of elective specialities.In Drama and Theatre you will look through and beyond historic and established forms to explore what drama, theatre and performance can be now and in the future. You will have the opportunity to examine a wide range of critical and creative forms and practices and develop your capacity as an independent theatre-maker, thinker and scholar. Graduates of Mathematics are in significant demand across many industries for their problem-solving abilities, clear analytical thought processes and capacity for logical argument, whilst the intellectual, practical and transferable skills in communication and teamwork acquired whilst studying Drama and Theatre will prepare you for a variety of careers in the creative arts and beyond.

Key stats

Mathematics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
32/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
Drama
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Mathematics
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 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Lexa
28 Jan 25

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28 Jan 25

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

To include B in A-level Mathematics.

To include B in A-level Mathematics.

To include 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level.

To include B in A-level Mathematics.

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
97%
Physics
36%
Further Mathematics
25%
Chemistry
22%
Biology
13%
HESA
Drama

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Drama
56%
English Literature
24%
History
23%
Media Studies
18%
Art & Design
13%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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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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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,170 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,170 per year

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Students from International

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£18170 Per year

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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University , Wales

Aberystwyth University offers an excellent university experience and is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the UK....

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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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