The BA Drama and Theatre / History degree at Aberystwyth University invites you to explore the powerful interplay between performance and historical context. This joint honours programme is ideal for students passionate about understanding how societies and cultures are represented and remembered through both dramatic arts and historical inquiry. You will delve into the vast possibilities of theatre, engaging with practice and theory, while simultaneously examining historical narratives from medieval to modern periods. This course offers a unique opportunity to develop a critical lens on human experience, making it a compelling choice for aspiring cultural commentators and creative practitioners.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, you will experience a dynamic curriculum blending practical drama projects with rigorous historical research. Your learning will encompass core modules in theatre in context, historical methods, and performance studies, alongside a wide array of optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas such as site-specific performance, contemporary drama, or specific historical periods like African-American history or the Tudors. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation, applying your combined skills to an independent research project. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, ready for careers in the arts, heritage, education, and beyond.