Actor-Musicianship with Foundation BA (Hons)
University of West London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
There is an ever-growing demand in professional theatre for versatile practitioners – those who have a combination of top-level acting skills and professional musicianship.
This degree will help you to develop industry-level skills as an actor, as well as the ability to compose, musically direct and play music for productions.
Throughout your course, you will have access to flexible modern performance spaces and collaborative opportunities. You will also have opportunities to showcase your work to industry leading professionals during masterclasses, workshops, mock auditions, two major theatre productions and the West End agents’ showcase.
The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 102 graduates of Actor-Musicianship with Foundation BA (Hons) at University of West London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Actor-Musicianship with Foundation BA (Hons) at University of West London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Actor-Musicianship with Foundation 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 | £19000 | £20000 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £14000 - £23500 | £14500 - £25000 | £17000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Music
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19045 | £17710 | £21517 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £15951 - £23247 | £12504 - £22119 | £15656 - £27019 |
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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 Actor-Musicianship with Foundation BA (Hons) at University of West London
| 35% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 12% | Sales occupations |
| 12% | Elementary occupations |
| 7% | Teaching Professionals |
| 6% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 4% | Customer service occupations |
| 4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 3% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 1% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma (minimum of 45 credits at level 3)
GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Actor-Musicianship with Foundation, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Actor-Musicianship with Foundation BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13250 | 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, 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 West London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of West London in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #23
- #29
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- Music
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
[Published ]
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- #49
- #58
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About University of West London
The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022