Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Performing Arts 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.
All Performing Arts courses of University of Bedfordshire
Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH25
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Performing Arts 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 | £21000 | £18000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24000 | £12500 - £22500 | £15500 - £26500 |
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Course Description
If you live to perform, this course will prepare you for a career in the spotlight, developing your movement and vocal skills while you explore the world of performance, from musicals to physical theatre. Our approach is to foster each student’s unique talents so the course provides many opportunities for you to grow as an individual and find out what path within performing arts leads to your future.
We cover all core aspects of performance, including industry insight, digital performance and professional practice. You can also select to develop your skills in specific areas such as choreography, acting, dance technique, and musical theatre. You perform work by professional directors and/or choreographers as well as creating your own performances, which are shown in our professional theatre. You gain experience teaching and/or directing, and are encouraged to think, write and talk about how performance theory informs your work.
Foundation Year
In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. The course has been designed to develop your skills and to prepare you for entry onto the first year of your chosen course. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your BA (Hons) degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years.
Why choose this course?
- Learn from our highly experienced teaching team, specialising in different areas of performing arts
- Benefit from a range of workshops and talks from visiting directors, choreographers and companies
- Gain performance experience in our modern rehearsal studios and professional 280-seat theatre
- Showcase your work in our degree show
- Learn entrepreneurial skills that will help you find, apply for and create your own opportunities to work in the exciting and diverse field of performing arts
- Our graduates are now running their own companies; working in theatre; in the holiday entertainment and music industries; teaching; and using the leadership skills they gained in the wider cultural industries
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
All Performing Arts (Non-Specific) courses of University of Bedfordshire
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
| 25% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Performing Arts
All Performing Arts courses of University of Bedfordshire
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
Costs
Tuition Fees Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| 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 |
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:
- 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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- #7
- #7
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #45
- #54
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 16 university rankings of University of Bedfordshire
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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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Performing Arts”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 73% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | 145 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | Leeds Beckett University | 62% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | - | 119 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 71% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | - | 131 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | University of East London | 89% | - | 0% | £9250 | £14160 | 123 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | University of Bedfordshire | 95% | 9% | 4% | £9250 | - | 128 | Luton | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Bedfordshire | 79% | 9% | 4% | £9250 | - | 128 | Luton | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Bath | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 71% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | - | 93 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts BA (Hons) | WCG -Warwickshire College Group | - | - | 0% | £7975 | £11950 | - | Leamington Spa | On campus Full-time |
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Performing Arts (Top-Up) BA (Hons) | WCG -Warwickshire College Group | - | - | - | £7975 | £11950 | - | Leamington Spa | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
