Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies
Undergraduate Courses
We have a wide selection of exciting degree schemes that have been designed to ensure a balance of practical and theoretical experiences.
Postgraduate Courses
Our range of taught masters programmes will prepare you for research and professional practice.
Research
To have 30% of our research rated as world-leading (4*) and a further 30% as internationally excellent (3*) places us firmly at the top table of UK Universities in our subject area. By one of the most widely respected ranking methodologies, Research Fortnight’s ‘Power’ league table, we rank 3rd in the UK. This is testimony to the fact that Aberystwyth University is an international powerhouse in Theatre, Film and Television Studies, with over 5% of the UK’s total graded research being conducted by staff within the Department.
Enterprise and External Relations
We are committed to being an outward facing and innovative institution, fully engaged with the wider creative industries.
News
RAE 2008: TFTS recognised for world-leading research
According to the results of the 2008 RAE, 30% of the research conducted in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies is ‘world-leading’ (4*). A further 30% is rated as meeting the standards of ‘international excellence’ (3*).
Postgraduate funding opportunities at TFTS: competition now open!
Firmly located in Wales,and with an established international profile across its constituent disciplines, the 2008 RAE-4* rated Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies provides a vibrant research environment for postgraduate study.
World Premiere of David Rudkin’s Merlin Unchained, 23-27 January, Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth University Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies proudly present the world premiere performances of a new play by its Honorary Professor, David Rudkin: Merlin Unchained.