Performing Arts BA (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
If you’re interested in a broad range of performance areas such as dance, drama, vocal studies or creative theatre production then this course is for you. You can choose to pursue several disciplines or specialise in one. This gives you the flexibility to develop your art as you get to grips with the realities and practicalities of performing arts production. You’ll get to participate in shows every year where every aspect of the production, front and back of house, is managed by students.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 56 graduates of Performing Arts BA (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Performing Arts.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Performing Arts BA (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Performing Arts BA (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £18500 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £24000 | £13000 - £22500 | £15500 - £27500 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Performing Arts, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Performing Arts BA (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University
| 30% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
For those applying from school or college offers for this course are based on UCAS tariff points. For those who already have their qualifications the University will take into account work and other experience in addition to qualifications gained.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
This course requires between 88 and 112 UCAS points. Applicants can achieve these points from the range of qualifications that are in the UCAS tariff.
This course requires between 88 and 112 UCAS points. Applicants can achieve these points from the range of qualifications that are in the UCAS tariff.
This course requires between 88 and 112 UCAS points. Applicants can achieve these points from the range of qualifications that are in the UCAS tariff.
This course requires between 88 and 112 UCAS points. Applicants can achieve these points from the range of qualifications that are in the UCAS tariff.
This course requires between 88 and 112 UCAS points. Applicants can achieve these points from the range of qualifications that are in the UCAS tariff.
This course requires between 88 and 112 UCAS points. Applicants can achieve these points from the range of qualifications that are in the UCAS tariff.
This course requires between 88 and 112 UCAS points. Applicants can achieve these points from the range of qualifications that are in the UCAS tariff.
This course requires between 88 and 112 UCAS points. Applicants can achieve these points from the range of qualifications that are in the UCAS tariff.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- International Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Performing Arts, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Performing Arts BA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14500 | year 1 |
| International | £14500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees including EU fees:
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
The University’s 2022/23 Overseas tuition fees for International students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2022/23 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #63
- #75
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #39
- #48
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #46
- #57
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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What students say about studying Performing Arts in the UK?
About Canterbury Christ Church University
Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | Leeds Beckett University | 62% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £10500 | 112 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Performing Arts (Film, TV and Stage) with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | 92% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £12500 | 131 | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 73% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15000 | 120 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
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Performing Arts (Level 6) BA (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 73% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15000 | 120 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
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Performing Arts with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £13000 | 122 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
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Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 71% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14500 | 88 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian University League Tables by Subject:
- Student to Staff Ratio 15%
Entry Standards 15%
Expenditure per Student 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction 4%
Career Prospects 15%
Value added 15%