Education / Drama And Theatre in Aberystwyth University, UK

Education / Drama And Theatre in Aberystwyth University

Our Joint Honours in Education and Drama and Theatre Studies 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 Post Graduate 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.

Why study Education / Drama and Theatre Studies?

• Opportunity to explore core Education modules and combine the theory and practical elements of Drama and Theatre studies;
• Taught by professionals including theatre-makers and former teachers, as well as by leading researchers in the field;
• Opportunity to improve your ability to work with others;
• Learn in an exceptional environment where facilities are state-of-the-art;
• BBC Wales local studios based in the heart of the Department of Film and Theatre Studies;
• Solid connections with the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Quarantine, Imitating the Dog and the Magdalena Project;
• One of the largest Arts Centres on campus, the Aberystwyth Arts Centre;
• Exciting exchange opportunities within Europe and internationally.

What career prospects exist for an Education with Drama and Theatre Studies graduate?

On completion of this degree, you will be a strong candidate for these following sectors:

• Broadcasting;
• Teaching and Education (including SEN);
• Social Care;
• Nursing;
• Speech therapy;
• Social work;
• Performing Arts Education;
• Journalism;
• Marketing and Communications;
• Local Government;
• Arts Administration.

Employability is embedded across our teaching and throughout your degree you will be equipped with the essential skills that employers are seeking.

Transferable Skills

Studying for a degree in Education and Drama and Theatre studies will equip you with a range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. 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-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement;
• research skills.

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