BA (Hons) Performing Arts 72 months Undergraduate Program By University of Sunderland |Top Universities
Program Duration

72 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Performing Arts BA (Hons) allows students to explore and specialise in dance, drama or musical theatre or work towards being a triple threat performer. This course provides the skills, techniques, confidence and experience to be professional and industry ready. The study of performing arts will be conducted in a multidisciplinary way in this course. Students will experiment with new things, create a personal pathway, with a focus on dance, drama or musical theatre or a mix of all three. This course is based at the Priestman Building, the main base for art, design and performance on City Campus. The Priestman Building provides state-of-the-art teaching space and resources as part of a vibrant and creative learning environment. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Performing Arts BA (Hons) allows students to explore and specialise in dance, drama or musical theatre or work towards being a triple threat performer. This course provides the skills, techniques, confidence and experience to be professional and industry ready. The study of performing arts will be conducted in a multidisciplinary way in this course. Students will experiment with new things, create a personal pathway, with a focus on dance, drama or musical theatre or a mix of all three. This course is based at the Priestman Building, the main base for art, design and performance on City Campus. The Priestman Building provides state-of-the-art teaching space and resources as part of a vibrant and creative learning environment. 

Admission requirements

6+
170+
112+
For the interview, please prepare a two minute piece to demonstrate your skills in dance/drama/music and as wide a range of performance abilities as possible.
6 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

27,750 GBP
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International Students

0 GBP
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