BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Design / Drama and Theatre in Aberystwyth United Kingdom | Aberystwyth University

For those seeking a groundbreaking and creative perspective on design and technical theater within performing arts, our Joint Honors Theatre Design and Performance/Drama and Theatre program offers an ideal path. Guided by internationally renowned faculty with diverse expertise, you'll push past traditional limits of set, costume, lighting, and sound design to consider performance as a holistic experience. This program equips you to grow as both a designer and theater creator, challenging conventional ideas of what drama, theater, and performance can become. Throughout the three-year curriculum, you'll participate in an exploratory journey that enhances both your critical thinking and hands-on abilities. The program exposes you to varied contemporary theater and design approaches—from traditional stage productions to immersive installations, scripted works to site-specific performances, and classical works to cutting-edge digital experiments. Our integrated learning approach ensures theoretical knowledge and practical application reinforce each other. Additionally, students gain from our strong industry ties with leading organizations like National Theatre Wales, Music Theatre Wales, Quarantine Theatre Company, and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, providing valuable networking opportunities before entering the professional world.