Leeds Beckett University
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).

Overall student satisfaction
58 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £21500 £18500 £23000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £23500 £15500 - £21500 £16500 - £26000


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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Theatre and Performance, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Theatre and Performance BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
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

    • #49 
    • #59 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #75 
    Music
    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

undergraduates:
16235
postgraduates:
3890
Total:
20125
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