UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P302

Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance

Name: Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance
Price: 19190 GBP
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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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3 yearsDuration

£19,190Per Year (Intl)

£9,535Home Fee

95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance at Aberystwyth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Whether you’re interested in writing for television, radio or live theatre, this degree is designed to develop your practical writing skills in a vibrant and conducive environment. You will gain a firm grounding in how to write across platforms and for different audiences, developing your understanding of fundamental techniques and cultivating your confidence. Our team of experts will fire your imagination, enhance your critical thinking and prepare you for a career as a professional writer. International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Screenwriting Fundamentals

Theatre in Context

Writing for Television Drama

Film and Television Analysis

Shakespeare in Performance

Media Industries and Policy

Advanced Script Writing

Contemporary British and Irish Drama

UCAS Code:P302

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level	BBB - CCC
International Baccalaureate	26 - 30 points
UCAS Points	96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,190

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,570

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£15,000	£18,500	£22,500
5 years	£19,000	£24,000	£29,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary

This course

£18,500

UK average

£24,000

Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary

This course

£24,000

UK average

£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

10%Studying

15%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

60%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

91%

Overall

Teaching on my course

95%

Learning opportunities

90%

Assessment and feedback

92%

Academic support

96%

Organisation and management

86%

Learning resources

92%

Student voice

85%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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