University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
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 BA (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 method
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.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W470
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - CCC - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
T Level - M
Please note that the Welsh Baccalaureate and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. Applicants will be invited to audition which will involve participation in a group workshop.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ