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BA Hons inPerforming Arts (Performance Practitioners) (Top Up)

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Validated by De Montfort University, this course has been designed for students who have completed a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in Performing Arts or a related subject and wish to 'Top-up' their qualification with another year of study to achieve a full Degree.

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Key Facts

Start Dates:

  • September 2025

Level:

6

Mode of Attendance:

  • Full Time

Course Duration:

1 Year

College Code:

SMB001

Course
Content

A core element of the qualification involves collaborating with a professional theatre company on a full-scale production, where students take on both a performance role and a production or administrative role. Students will also complete a research project on the performing arts topic of their choice, with the option of using practical work as part of their research.

The remainder of students' study comprises optional modules that allow students to pursue their own specialism, including both dance and drama pathways. These optional modules cover acting and staging a text, performing dance and film and digital performance. There is also an independent project module that allows students to focus on and further develop a particular area of interest, for example directing, acting, choreography, arts administration, or teaching. This module also offers the opportunity for students to carry out a work placement in the performing arts sector. Students can progress into teaching, performing, post-graduate study or working in the performing arts sector (including community or applied theatre or dance work).

Modules

This degree includes three compulsory modules:

  • Company Performance
  • Research Project and at least 1 module (30 credits) from either Performing Dance or Performing Text.
  • The remaining modules will be chosen from Digital Performance, Creative Lab or Performing Arts in the Community.

Features
& Benefits

Our teaching staff come from fantastic and varied professional careers, bringing a breadth of knowledge and experience for our students to benefit from. We also have our very own on-site theatre, which functions as a student performance space as well as a commercial venue, allowing students to experience a professional performance environment from the first time they step through our doors.

Entry
Requirements

120 Credits at Level 4, 120 Credits at Level 5 in relevant subject (merit profile). A bridging assignment may also be required. This course has been designed for students who have completed a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in Performing Arts or a related subject and wish to 'Top-up' their qualification with another year of study to achieve a full Degree.

Progression
Opportunities

Our alumni have progressed into various sectors, with many going to become performers, teachers, chorepgraphers, and/or entering further study at postgraduate level.

Course Costs

Programme Costs (Per Year):

The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2025/26 academic year and may change for the 2026/27 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2026/27 as soon as it is available.

Find out more about the course costs and Financial Support available, or contact our Undergraduate Admission Team for more information.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.

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