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University of Chester

UCAS Code: W470 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

C,C,C-B,C,C

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM-MMM

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

104

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Performing arts

Dive into the world of performing arts and discover your unique creative voice. Our BA (Hons) Performing Arts degree allows you to ignite your artistic spark.

A degree that reflects your unique creative vision; the course enables you to delve into performance from various perspectives, explore the dynamic interplay between theory and practice, and provides an immersive experience that will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the world of performance.

Join our community at Creative Campus, Kingsway. You will learn from experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive learning environment, while connecting with like-minded peers who share your passion for the performing arts.

You will immerse yourself in our modern, fully equipped rehearsal and practice spaces that provide the perfect canvas for student’s artistic exploration and allow you to hone your creative skills.

We offer the successful modules Showcase - which is industry facing - and Screen Dance and Screen Acting, as well as trips abroad and within the UK, alongside our divisions Creative Futures event where industry guest facilitate talks, workshops and more. We also have fantastic links with Storyhouse, Cheshire Dance, Equity, Spotlight and more.

Are you ready to unleash your creative potential? Your stage awaits!

Interested in other performance-based programmes? We also offer B**A (Hons) Professional Dance, BA (Hons) Drama**, and **BA (Hons) Acting**.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment methods

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the industry. These could include: Practical activities (group and/or individual), Performance, Production and/or technical outputs, Workshops (applied, educational, creative), Experiential/work-based learning, Industry and professional live briefs, Digital outputs (for example, podcasts, web pages, social media platforms), Scriptwriting, Verbal and non-verbal presentations.

We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£9,535
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Chester

Department:

Performing Arts

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