The Bournemouth and Poole College
Performing Arts FdA
The Bournemouth and Poole College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Performing Arts FdA and other courses in Performing Arts at The Bournemouth and Poole College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Performing Arts.

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20903 £17931 £21753
25-75 percentile range £17825 - £24915 £12598 - £22386 £15916 - £27274

Course Description

If you are thinking of studying performing arts, you might be dreaming of taking to the stage to perform for a living. You may be thinking of gritty TV roles or comedy turns in ongoing series. You may even be thinking of re-inventing yourself as a superhero and going into battle with a fellow Marvel character. However, the skills you will learn, will also prove to be valuable in a range of other careers, especially if you are able to effectively combine creative talent with the practical aspects of self-promotion and arts management. So many graduates from Bournemouth & Poole College have gone on to experience an array of roles within the creative industries as well as in careers that value and demand the skillsets fostered and supported within our HE courses.

In addition to teaching self-expression, critical thinking and creative application, the performing arts helps society as a whole in supporting self-knowledge and understanding. Theatre and the performing arts teach society about itself, hoping to point out the attitudes and mindsets of the current cultural climates. It can be a tool used to educate people about the world in which they live and the role they play within it.

The artistic voice asks those who listen to think, to question and to reflect on what it is to be human. In other words, it is power. At The College, we seek to help you discover that power and find ways specific to you that will enable you to use that power to build a career in whatever field you ultimately choose.

For anyone who has a passion for performing, a degree in Performing Arts can be your path to a fulfilling and hugely engaging career. At the Bournemouth & Poole College, our Performing Arts department has a proud history of delivering quality degrees that are an immersive, enlightening, and interactive experience for students.

Students on the course will also get the opportunity to form a company and undertake rehearsal and performance in an alternative context. This may be at The Lighthouse in Poole or a similar regional venue. This will equip our students with the practical skills required to have a rewarding career in the arts. The emphasis will be on community engagement and realising projects through appropriate means. Students may consider working in schools, special needs groups, writing original material, running an event or festival, dramaturg and script development. Students will build upon their critical theoretical understanding as covered in the first unit and use this to complete a funding bid for their own project with a local festival/arts council body.

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.

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 Performing Arts FdA at The Bournemouth and Poole College

55% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Administrative occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Finance Professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials

Assessed through coursework and practical assessments. Initially there is a practical introduction to performance. From audition to full scale production in our 135-seat theatre. Running in parallel with the introduction to performance will be a unit that places an intense focus on practical skills training. Students will work on singing, acting, dance and voice for industry focused careers. While there is some focus on skills for theatre performance there will also be a consideration of how these skills can be used in wider employments contexts. Examples: gigs, voiceovers, cruise ships, teaching, workshop leading and more. In addition, students will undertake units considering performance contexts and criticism to assure their understanding of the importance of theoretical underpinnings of performance. There will be work-based learning experiences throughout the course and students will have the opportunity to work with industry practitioners. Students are expected to continuously engage in critical analysis utilising the theoretical skills they will have gained throughout their studies. This could be a consideration of a local theatre company, an essay, or an analysis of a particular theatre genre/historical perspective.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Four GCSE passes at grade C minimum, including Maths* and English or equivalent, plus Two A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC Extended Diploma or NVQ3 or Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Creative and Media may be considered in combination with other qualifications, or An Access to Higher Education Diploma *UCAS tariff points 48 from two full A Levels or equivalent, including one full A Level at 32 tariff points (i.e. grade C) in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects: Dance, Performing Arts, Drama* International entry requirements :- If you are not from an English Language speaking country, you will need to have a minimum of UKVI IELTS 6.0. We accept a wide range of academic qualifications awarded overseas and use the UK NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre) guidelines for international comparisons

Qualification requirements

We understand that each student is unique, and aim to cultivate an environment where individuality, diversity, and academic excellence thrive. In order to nurture individuality and foster diversity, we adopt a balanced approach to admissions - considering both individual portfolios and exam results. We may extend offers below our standard entry criteria to those with strong portfolios or students who have faced challenges impacting their performance and were anticipated to achieve higher results.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Performing Arts, FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Performing Arts FdA

EU £7250 year 1
England UK £7250 year 1
Northern Ireland £7250 year 1
Scotland £7250 year 1
Wales £7250 year 1
Channel Islands £7250 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)

About The Bournemouth and Poole College

The Bournemouth and Poole College (BPC) is an education provider with campus sites based in the English coastal cities of both Bournemouth and Poole, as its name suggests. There are three BPC campus sites in total, which include Lansdowne Campus in Bournemouth, and North Road Campus and The Fulcrum in Poole.

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Where is this programme taught

Poole Campus
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