Theatre and Performance BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Theatre and Performance 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 (non-specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Performing Arts
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of performing arts (non-specific) 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 | |
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Median salary | £21500 | £18500 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £23500 | £15500 - £21500 | £16500 - £26000 |
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Course Description
Nurture your passion for performance, whether you want to produce work for theatre, screen, festivals or live art.
Create exciting, innovative and cutting-edge theatre and performance.
As part of your course you’ll:
- Learn from a team of experienced and professional theatre and performance makers to produce exciting work for stage, galleries and festivals
- Gain real-world professional experience through public showings and work-based learning placements
- Explore theories of theatre and performance from researchers at the top of their field
- Become confident with the processes of making, performing and analysing theatre and performance, which will help you find employment within the creative industries
Find out more
You’ll be engaged in practical events in the city in theatres, galleries and more unusual sites. Our performing arts students and staff have also performed their work together at Latitude, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Light Night here in Leeds.
Expert teaching
Learn from a team of experienced and professional theatre and performance makers to produce exciting work for stage, galleries and festivals.
Why study Theatre and Performance at Leeds Beckett University...
- Gain real-world professional experience through public showings and work-based learning placements
- Taught by a team of experienced and professional theatre and performance makers
- Access to workshops and guest lectures delivered by external artists at the top of their field
- Access to an industry standard theatre, performance studios and a host of other performing arts facilities in the new £80-million Leeds School of Arts Building
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
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Theatre and Performance BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University
30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
13% | Elementary occupations |
11% | Natural and social science professionals |
9% | Other Health Professionals |
6% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
6% | Caring personal services |
4% | Natural and social science professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
2% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for performing arts (non-specific)
All performing arts (non-specific) courses of Leeds Beckett University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Theatre and Performance BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
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, 2025
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.
Rankings of Leeds Beckett University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #49
- #59
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #63
- #75
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 23 university rankings of Leeds Beckett University
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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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Beckett University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16235
- postgraduates:
- 3890
- Total:
- 20125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Drama”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023