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BA (Hons) Performing Arts

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Focus on singing, dancing, and acting and take part in full-scale musical theatre performances. You'll develop acting techniques for the stage and strengthen your voice and singing with regular tuition. Take dance lessons including ballet, tap, modern, and jazz. With live performance opportunities throughout the course, including full-scale musicals, you'll gain plenty of experience, working in real theatres with industry experts. You'll learn with international theatre companies at renowned events and locations. Students have recently been developing skills with Motionhouse Dance Company and Frantic Assembly, as well as performing at Edinburgh Fringe, Jolt Theatre, and Strike Light festivals. You'll also make the most of performances at local theatres and venues such as the Everyman and The Wilson Art Gallery.

General Eligibility

96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Devising Techniques and Ethical Approaches

  • Acting

  • Musical Theatre

  • Singing

  • Acting Performance

  • Foundations of Dance

  • Theatre Histories

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Musical Theatre Performance

  • Research Methods

  • Dance and Choreography

  • Creative Practice Work Based Learning

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Singing Performance

  • Physical Theatre, Body and Voice

  • Contemporary Theatre and Digital Media 1

  • Contemporary Dance and Digital Media

  • Integrated Choreography

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • The Creative Performer

  • Dissertation

  • Performing Arts Showcase

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Performing Arts in Education

  • Technical Theatre Production

  • Contemporary Music Theatres

  • Acting for Camera

  • Immersive Performance

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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