Course modalities offered

Leeds Beckett University
Performing Arts BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

As part of your course you’ll:

  • Learn more about your current artistic interests as you draw from a range of disciplines as inspiration for your project work

  • Develop your passion, whether that’s for creative text writing, dance, acting or directing

  • Use project work to explore your particular area of interest

  • Enhance your practical performance skills and confidence in your ability to create performance work through weekly technique classes and creative workshops

  • Undertake a professional placement during your second year

  • Showcase your third-year work in front of professional artists and producers at the Leeds School of Arts annual festival

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 13 graduates of Performing Arts BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Performing Arts.

Overall student satisfaction
62 /100
13 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £18750 £17765 £21610
25-75 percentile range £14125 - £23125 £12805 - £22829 £15583 - £26794
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Performing Arts courses of UK

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Performing Arts courses of Leeds Beckett University

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
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)

England UK £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £9250 year 1
International £10500 year 1
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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)

University Rankings

Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of Leeds Beckett University in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #48 
    • #57 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #53 
    • #62 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #56 
    • #68 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

See all university rankings of Leeds Beckett University

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About Leeds Beckett University

Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.

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Where is this programme taught

Leeds City Campus
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