Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This course will prepare you for a career in the professional performing arts industry by developing your skills in musical theatre, physical theatre and acting.
You will train in a range of dance techniques including contemporary, commercial and body conditioning and perform and tour work made by professional directors and choreographers. You will also direct and choreograph your work to be shown in our professional theatre.
There is a focus on learning entrepreneurial skills to help you find, apply for, and create your own work in this competitive industry, as well as developing your teaching and leadership skills.
You will also be encouraged to think, write and talk about how performance theory informs your work.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 9 graduates of Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire 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 with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Performing Arts with Foundation Year 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 | £24000 | £18000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £12500 - £22500 | £15500 - £26500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £18888 | £17931 | £21753 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £14919 - £22955 | £12598 - £22386 | £15916 - £27274 |
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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 with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Successfully completed Access Diploma course
32 - 48 UCAS Tariff Points
Applicants with other qualifications and/or work experience will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- 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 with Foundation Year, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #80
- #93
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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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- #14
- #19
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 24 September, 2022]
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- #59
- #71
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Performing Arts in the UK?
About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
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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 BA (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 71% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14500 | 88 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | 89% | 2% | 0% | £9250 | £14250 | 139 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Performing Arts (Film, TV and Stage) 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 Sunderland | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £13000 | 122 | Sunderland | 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 with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Bedfordshire | 79% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £13200 | 92 | Luton | 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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Screen Performance with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 75% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £13000 | 115 | Sunderland | 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%