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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Mathematic / Film and Television

Aberystwyth University

(3.7)
40 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematic / Film and Television course at Aberystwyth University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

To include B in A-level Mathematics.

Most popular A-levels studied

The Mathematic / Film and Television course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematics
Media studies
Cinematics and photography
SubjectGrade
Media StudiesB
PsychologyB
English LiteratureC
SociologyC
Drama and Theatre StudiesC
SubjectGrade
Media StudiesB
PsychologyB
HistoryC
Drama and Theatre StudiesC
English LiteratureC
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
PhysicsC
Further MathematicsB
Computer ScienceC
ChemistryB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: GW16

Here's what Aberystwyth University says about its Mathematic / Film and Television course.

In choosing to study the joint honours degree in Mathematics/Film and Television at Aberystwyth University you will immerse yourself in two rigorous and challenging disciplines, taught by lecturers and researchers at the forefront of their fields.

Mathematics is fundamentally important to modern society, contributing to numerous facets of life, including science, engineering, technology and finance. Mathematics has been taught at Aberystwyth since the foundation of the university in 1872, making it the oldest Mathematics department in Wales. In your Mathematics modules, you will start by studying core modules in algebra, calculus and mathematical analysis, with optional modules in areas such as probability, statistics, and differential equations. As you progress, you will be able to choose from a wide range of mathematics and statistics modules to suit your own interests.

Film and Television combines practical, historical and theoretical approaches to the technique and examination of film and television productions, institutions and cultures. The Department is one of the largest and most highly regarded in Britain in terms of staff reputation and the quality of the student experience. We can offer you an unrivalled range of student choice, staff expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities for practical work, including a fully equipped television studio, industry standard HD and digital cameras, editing suites, viewing areas and practical workspaces, so that you can utilise your creative skills to the full.

Mathematics graduates are in significant demand across many industries for their problem-solving abilities, clear analytical thought processes and capacity for logical argument, whilst the intellectual, practical and transferable skills acquired from your Film and Television studies will prepare you for a variety of careers in the creative arts and beyond.

Source: Aberystwyth University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Department of Mathematics

Location

Main Site (Aberystwyth) | Aberystwyth

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mathematics

• Media production

• Cinematography

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£19,190 per year
International£19,190 per year

Aberystwyth University student reviews

(3.7)
Based on 40 reviews from Aberystwyth University's students and alumni
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28%
4 star
32%
3 star
28%
2 star
8%
1 star
5%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aberystwyth University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Mathematic / Film and Television course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Mathematics
Media studies
Cinematics and photography

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

89%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

97%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

95%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

100%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

92%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

91%

high

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

94%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

83%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

97%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

78%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

95%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

92%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

99%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

96%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

93%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

91%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

98%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

93%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

90%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

87%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

92%

high

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

74%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

90%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

92%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

73%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

90%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

74%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

98%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

92%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

90%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

90%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

96%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

93%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

85%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

86%

high

How well organised is your course?

74%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

77%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

89%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

71%

low

Student information

The Mathematic / Film and Television course at Aberystwyth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematics
Media studies
Cinematics and photography
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female53%Male42%Other5%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students240
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female46%Male49%Other5%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above79%
Number of students285
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female30%Male68%Other2%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above61%
Number of students135
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Mathematic / Film and Television course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Aberystwyth University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Mathematics
Cinematics and photography

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Teaching Professionals

15%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

15%

Sales occupations

10%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics

85%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

45%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

50%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

10%

Sports and fitness occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Mathematic / Film and Television course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Aberystwyth University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Mathematical sciences
Media, journalism and communications
Creative arts and design

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£28.1k

Third year after graduation

£28.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£18.2k

First year after graduation

£19.3k

Third year after graduation

£24.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£18.6k

First year after graduation

£19.3k

Third year after graduation

£22.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mathematic / Film and Television.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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