BA (Hons) Performing Arts with Foundation Year

This four-year degree programme provides a comprehensive education in the performing arts, covering a range of disciplines including acting, dance, and music. The foundation year introduces students to the fundamental principles of performance-making, including script analysis, movement techniques, and musical appreciation. In years two to four, students can specialise in one or more areas of performance, developing their skills and knowledge through practical classes, workshops, and productions. Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to pursue careers in theatre, film, television, and other creative industries.

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Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of performances throughout the course, including main stage productions, site-specific events, and collaborations with other art forms. The programme is taught by experienced practitioners and scholars, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. Canterbury Christ Church University has a strong reputation for performance arts education, and this programme offers students the chance to be part of a vibrant and creative community.

Discover Your Creative Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an excellent choice for students interested in performing arts due to its rich history and tradition of excellence in the field. The university has a stunning campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including a 400-seat theatre and a range of performance spaces. The programme is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in the performing arts, preparing them for successful careers in the creative industries.

This course covers a broad range of performance areas like dance, drama, vocal studies, and creative theatre production. You will pursue a variety of subjects spanning a wide range of Performing Arts activities covering performance, technical operation, management, and design. This will give you the flexibility to develop your art as you get to grips with the realities and practicalities of performance and production.

You’ll get to participate in shows every year where every aspect of the production, front, and back of the house, is managed by students.

You will know how to market yourself in print, online, and in person. What areas you pursue, in a multi-faceted industry, will be up to you. You may audition to perform. You may work with an arts organization. You may undertake further study in Master's courses or set up a business as a freelance entrepreneur. Some students choose to apply to study for a teaching qualification, such as a PGCE.

A Levels: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.