Performing Arts Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University of East London 89% - 5% £9250 £13740 106 London On campus Full-time
Rose Bruford College 89% - 5% £3250 £9000 106 Sidcup On campus Part-time
Morley College - - - £6165 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5625 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5625 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5100 - - London On campus Full-time
Westminster Kingsway College - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
University of West London - - - - - - Ealing On campus Full-time
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Related subjects - degree programmes in London:
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Performing Arts

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Performing Arts who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Performing Arts

  • Prosthetic Make- up
  • Circus Arts
  • Magic
  • Musical Theatre
  • Stage Combat
  • Ventriloquism
  • Directing
  • Speech
  • Mime
  • Opera
  • Puppetry
  • Ballet

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Performing Arts

  • Confidence
  • Self- presentation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Self- awareness
  • Self- discipline
  • Open mind and ability to move beyond boundaries
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical, critical and research skills
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Performance skills
  • Interpreting texts and script writing skills
  • Technical theatre and directing skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Performing Arts who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Performing Arts (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Performing Arts at Chicken Shed Theatre Company

25% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
15% Elementary occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Sales occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Performing Arts - BA (Hons) at University of East London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 89 out of 100 among 85 respondents.