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Performing Arts
Performing Arts BA (Hons)
Performing Arts BA (Hons)

Performing Arts BA (Hons)

  • ID:US440100
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Fees (GBP)

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

  • ​IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and at least 5.5 in each component 
  • PTE 56 with no less than 51 in each skill.

Other Requirement

Audition requirements

We'll ask you to prepare an audition piece lasting one minute. This should show your ability to not only perform with confidence but communicate with an audience. Previous applicants have auditioned with monologues, songs or dances, so choose whichever you are most comfortable with. Please note that we are not looking for perfection, we appreciate you’re still developing as a performer.  

Course Information

Study in a multidisciplinary way – which you will know is reflective of the industry. Experiment with new things, create a personal pathway with a focus on dance, drama or musical theatre or a mix of all three. Personalise your studies to suit your evolving interests and aspirations. Build the necessary skills to succeed in higher education, recognise your own strengths and idiosyncrasies and establish yourself as an employable practitioner.

Whether you wish to dance, act, devise, choreograph, teach or facilitate, this course will give you the skills, techniques, confidence and experience to be industry ready. You will develop as a creative and versatile individual; we want you to graduate with the best opportunities possible that will prepare you for a successful career in the performing arts world.

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Year 1 (national level 4):

Core modules:

  • Ensemble Performance (60 credits)
  • Performance and Me (20 credits)
  • Performance Showcase (40 credits)

Year 2 (national level 5):

Core modules:

  • Cabaret
  • Experimental Practices
  • Mid Showcase Presentation

Optional modules (choose three):

  • Dance Composition and Performance
  • Arts Identity and Industry
  • From Page to Stage
  • Stage 2 Musical Theatre – Practice

Final year (national level 6):

Core module:

  • Final Showcase

Optional modules:

  • Creative Enterprise Project
  • Commercial Tour
  • Independent Study
  • Musical Theatre Performance
  • Multi-Platform Performance
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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Career options

This course prepares you for roles in the performing arts such as:

  • Performer
  • Teacher of dance/music/drama/musical theatre
  • Facilitator/Corporate Trainer
  • Entrepreneur in dance/music/drama/musical theatre
  • Producer/Director/Choreographer
  • Arts Administrator/Manager
  • Freelancer/self-employed in community arts education
  • Practitioner of arts therapy

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year

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