Program Overview

In choosing to study a degree in Film and Television Studies with integrated Foundation Year at Aberystwyth University, you'll be immersing yourself in a rigorous and challenging discipline combining both practical and theoretic components.

Here in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies in Aberystwyth University, we work closely with the BBC, S4C and Boomerang+ Plc. With a focus on developing the essential competencies and capabilities demanded by the key industry employers, the degree will provide you with the skills and attributes required in the discipline. In addition, you'll be taught in one of the UK's pre-eminent facilities by enthusiastic and dedicated staff.

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. During the Foundation Year, you will develop the academic skills that will prepare you for the full scheme from the second year onwards.

Why study Film & Television Studies at Aberystwyth?

• You will be taught and mentored by a team of internationally known experts and practitioners.
• We are a vibrant and creative department where drama and theatre, film and media, and scenography and theatre design collide.
• You will benefit from our complementary learning experiences where theory and practice are designed to feed into each other.
• As a department, students benefit from our connections with key industry partners, such as the BBC, S4C, BAFTA Cymru, Tribeca Film Festival (New York), Fiction Factory, Tinopolis, Edinburgh International Film Festival, the National Broadcast Archive of Wales at the National Library of Wales and Avid. These partners provide an excellent opportunity to network and liaise with those in the industry before graduation.
• You will have access to our superb facilities and resources for practical work: three rehearsal studios, each with flexible technical facilities; two large professionally-equipped studios with digital lighting rigs controlled via ETC Congo and Strand Lighting consoles; Yamaha and Soundcraft PAs; Sanyo AV systems; Strand lighting; two NXAMP; and costume and wardrobe facilities.
• On our campus and situated next door to the Department is one of the largest Arts Centres in Wales, which regularly presents screenings, talks, master classes, exhibitions and film festivals.
• Aberystwyth University is known for having a large number of clubs and societies, so be assured that your time will be occupied with your studies and taking part in your chosen club / society's activities.
• If you're looking for an experience beyond Aberystwyth, all students will have the opportunity to take part in a study abroad placement with one of our partnered Universities in Europe or further afield through our International Exchange programme.