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# Performing Arts

Create bold, original performances on our performing arts degree. You’ll collaborate, experiment, and push creative boundaries in a thriving artistic city.

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## Course overview

* UCAS code

* Institution code

* Main location

City Campus

* Attendance

Full-Time

* Duration

* Start date

20 Sep 2027

Performance can provoke change, spark conversation, amplify untold stories, and bring people together through unforgettable shared experiences. BA (Hons) Performing Arts is a dynamic, practice-led degree where creativity, collaboration, and experimentation are at the heart of everything you do. You’ll explore what performance means to you while developing the practical, creative, and professional skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving creative industries.

Whether you’re passionate about acting, dance, live art, directing, devising, choreography, or writing, you’ll be encouraged to take creative risks, think boldly, and produce work that reflects your artistic identity.

As part of this performing arts degree, you’ll:

* Create bold, original performance work through hands-on workshops, rehearsals, live projects, and collaborative production

* Develop your creative voice across performance, movement, writing, directing, choreography, and live art

* Experiment with contemporary boundary-pushing performance techniques

* Learn from practising artists and industry professionals with real-world creative experience

* Undertake a professional placement in your second year to gain invaluable industry experience

* Showcase your work to artists, producers, programmers, and public audiences at the Leeds School of Arts annual festival

From technique classes and collaborative devising to public performances and professional placements, this course prepares you to become a creative, adaptable, and socially engaged practitioner.

Study in Leeds – your creative playground

Leeds is a city powered by creativity, culture, and collaboration. With its vibrant network of independent theatres, dance companies, festivals, galleries, live art events, and grassroots performance spaces, the city becomes an extension of your studio. You’ll be surrounded by opportunities to experience inspiring live work, build professional connections, and become part of an exciting artistic community.

Build industry experience

In your second year, you’ll step into the professional world through an industry placement designed to expand your experience and creative network.

You could work with theatre companies, festivals, arts organisations, or community projects in the UK or abroad. Previous students have completed placements with Company Chameleon in Manchester, BMotion Festival in Italy, and Sheffield-based theatre company Third Angel.

Learn from practising artists

Your tutors are active practitioners working across performance, theatre, dance, live art, and creative production. Their professional experience shapes teaching that’s ambitious, industry-informed, and connected to the realities of today’s arts sector.

Collaborate with creative partners

Through partnerships with organisations such as Compass Live Art Festival and Yorkshire Dance , you’ll engage with artists and creative professionals shaping contemporary performance practice.

Develop your voice in specialist facilities

You’ll rehearse, experiment, and perform in professional-standard facilities designed to support your creative work. This includes specialist studios used by renowned organisations such as Northern Ballet and Yorkshire Dance , alongside dedicated spaces within our £80-million Leeds School of Arts building .

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### Why study the BA Performing Arts course at Leeds Beckett University?

1. Gain real-world industry experience through professional placements and live projects

2. Learn from practising artists and experienced creative professionals

3. Take part in masterclasses, workshops, and guest talks from visiting creatives

4. Collaborate with leading arts organisations, festivals, and cultural partners

5. Access industry-standard performance and rehearsal facilities

## Explore Videos and Blogs

Student Work | Performing Arts Explore student work from our Performing Arts subject area. Curious about what you could create at Leeds School of Arts? Join us at one of our Leeds Beckett University Open Days to find out more.

Lift Off Festival 2022: Performing Arts and Theatre & Performance Students discuss their final year performances, which take place in front of a live audience at Leeds School of Arts’ annual Lift Off Festival.

BA (Hons) Performing Arts - Student view First year BA (Hons) Performing Arts students talk about what attracted them to study at Leeds Beckett

The Theatre at Leeds School of Arts Explore our on-campus theatre and hear from staff and students on the course

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Our theatre space here in the Leeds School of Arts building is an industry standard small-scale theatre. It can seat up to 180 audience members, it has a tension wire grid, it has high specification on lighting and sound, and it really is here to support the practice of our students and make their work aim towards professional standards.

So, the 180 seating rate comes... pulls right back so that it basically triples the space of the theatre, and it means that what we can have is we can have more in-the-round productions, we can have live art practices happen here.

So, I would rate the performing arts facilities 10 out of 10. There's everything I expected when I arrived into the building. There's lots of wide-open spaces, we've got green screen rooms, we've got three performing arts rooms, we've got a big theatre, a cinema, a black box room... got everything I need and got lots of tech rooms as well, so if you just... you need anything in the performing arts industry, it's in this building which is fantastic.

Here at Leeds School of Arts, our students are all supported by an amazing technical team, so right from the very beginning of the module and practice, our students will be in discussion with that technical team, and they will support the students through lighting, sound, AV, anything that is required to make their work, how they envision it as they move forward in their modules.

We train our students to be able to use the technology in this building, so our current production of Mother Courage is performed by our Level 4 performing arts students, but it's also being produced by our BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance students as well at Level 4. They're calling the show, they've done the lighting design, they're operating the sound and also the lights.

So, today is our show day and we are performing the play called Mother Courage and Her Children by Brecht. We've been rehearsing and developing this over a period of about 11 to 12 weeks, and we'll be performing it today later on in the evening.

So, outside of timetable sessions, the students can book the spaces and come in here to independently rehearse. That really encourages collaboration across the programmes and encourages an independence in our students which is really important to arts practice.

A professional career in the creative industries is something that's within their reach when they're working with us. They get to experience it and they also get to experience different facets of that process as well.

I think what really excites me the most about having access to these amazing facilities is the opportunity for our students to collaborate across courses into music, sound, and film, but also to support one another, so when our students produce their work here in the theatre, we have students from all over Leeds School of Arts coming to support them, and it really begins to develop a community of arts practice here in Leeds School of Arts.

Leeds School of Arts ‘When I feel like I’m sinking’ is a poem to mark the opening of the Leeds School of Arts building at Leeds Beckett University. Recited by the poet and Leeds Beckett graduate, Zodwa Nyoni, this short film showcases the creative work produced by our Performing Arts, Music and Sound, Filmmaking, and Creative Technologies students and graduates.

## Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

#### Entry requirements

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Entry Requirements Information

BA (Hons)

Performing Arts

### Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required.

(Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).

If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff .

##### GCSEs

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

##### Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

##### T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

##### Scottish Awards

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

##### Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

##### International baccalaureate

112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above.

##### IELTS

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

##### Selection Criteria

We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.

##### How we assess your application

At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.

We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:

* Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).

* Your predicted grades in future examinations.

* Your personal statement.

##### Our offers

All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them.

This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.

*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.

Our contextual admissions criteria are:

* Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).

* Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

* Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.

* Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

##### Our place as an Anchor Institution

To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.

##### Our commitment to your creativity

We invite all successful applicants to attend an on-campus session with Leeds School of Arts. This is your opportunity to experience our outstanding facilities, meet the academic staff who will support your studies, and connect with fellow students. You will also take part in a practical session designed to showcase your skills and give you a real sense of studying with us.

##### Mature Applicants

Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy.

Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.

##### Additional entry requirements:

##### Verify your qualifications

If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

##### Need to improve your English Language skills?

Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses .

##### More questions?

No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.

#### Modules, teaching and learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study.

Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

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Teaching and Learning Information

### Modules, teaching and learning

### There are no traditional exams on this course.

In this highly practical and heavily taught programme, you will be trained how to become an interdisciplinary maker in the performing arts sector, developing upon your existing theatre, performance and dance skills. You will explore how different disciplines may merge together to create innovative works that challenge how we understand contemporary performance practice.

The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.

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#### What you'll learn

Performing Arts 1 (60 credits) Performing Arts 2 (60 credits)

Performing Arts 1 is the foundational module for this course. Offering you an introduction to key principles of performing arts training, you'll study areas like dance, movement, theatre, musicianship, and voice. During this highly practical module, you'll explore core techniques that support a range of performing arts practices, including acting, choreography, music, theatre, design, dance theatre, writing, movement, devising and directing.

Combining focused training with performance projects, you'll begin to build a solid understanding of performance techniques, gaining the skills to work across different disciplines, styles, media and forms. You'll engage in hands-on, immersive learning that encourages creativity, collaboration and self-expression. All of this will lay the foundations for your journey throughout the rest of the course.

Performing Arts 2 builds on the skills you gained in Performing Arts 1, pushing you to deepen your training and expand your creative range. This module focuses on adding versatility, complexity and depth to your technical capabilities. You'll continue honing your technique while applying those skills to devising and performing work across a range of disciplines, styles, media and forms.

As you progress, you'll become confident, reflective and expressive in your embodied practice, as well as more tuned in to how you connect with your audience. Through collaborative projects and creative challenges, you'll strengthen your understanding of creativity, teamwork, and self-expression, preparing you for more independent, self-directed practice in your second year.

Performing Arts 1 (60 credits)

Performing Arts 2 (60 credits)

Thinking Bodies in Performance (40 credits) Project Lab (20 credits) Design in/for Performing Arts (20 credits) Musical Theatre Practices (20 credits)

Examine the dual role of the intelligent performance maker who is able to read performance effectively: both as a spectator (a thinking body) and as a maker of performance (a body that thinks). This module will enable you to develop a questioning and curious approach to performance analysis.

Your first opportunity to embark on a journey of self/group-determined practical study, you will learn how to creatively pool your practices toward the realisation of a creative performance project.

Explore key concepts of production design and technical support through practice in studio spaces and technical workshops on this practical module. This module will be delivered in a range of settings that could include workshops focusing on ‘back stage’ competency, design and the use of technical equipment. You'll learn how to safely set up and use key technical equipment in order to facilitate the development and rehearsals of a theatrical event.

This module will culminate in the opportunity to take on design and technical roles for another student's project, under the guidance of the your tutors. On completion of this module, you'll have developed the building blocks you'll need to become an independent, creative and intelligent maker in performing arts.

Embark on a practical exploration of musical theatre. You'll undertake acting, singing and dance technique classes, which are bought together through studying 20th and 21st century musical theatre texts. Throughout the module, you'll be offered approaches that allow you to access a huge variety of genres within musical theatre. Your project will culminate in a cabaret evening, where you'll perform a selection of works you’ve studied during the module.

Upon completion, you'll be able to successfully integrate singing, dance and theatre techniques into a series of performances.

Thinking Bodies in Performance (40 credits)

Project Lab (20 credits)

Design in/for Performing Arts (20 credits)

Musical Theatre Practices (20 credits)

#### Option modules may include

Introduction to Creative Arts Infrastructure (20 credits) Acting for Screen (20 credits)

Discover the multiple career pathways within the professional creative sector that form a part of the organisational infrastructure that creative and educational practice.

This module will prepare you to work in front of the camera rather than a live audience; this might include performances for television, screen, or even games. As such, a variety of scenarios will be used to test your dexterity. We'll focus on developing your personal process to adjust and apply your acting, vocal and physical skills to the context of the screen.

You'll be assessed through one practical component which will include three pieces of work: a solo performance to camera, a small group piece to camera, and a whole ensemble performance to camera directed by your module leader.

Introduction to Creative Arts Infrastructure (20 credits)

Acting for Screen (20 credits)

Arts Research (40 credits) Lift Off Project (40 credits)

This module will provide the opportunity to pursue an independent research project that engages with the cultural and critical contexts of contemporary performance.

Create informed, intelligent and independent performance work while building a clear understanding of what it means to be a practitioner. This module introduces practical tools to explore how creative ideas take shape, as well as the administrative and support processes that surround them. You'll work with your tutors to identify and develop an independent, practice-based performance project. This could be a solo piece or part of a collaborative ensemble.

Together, we'll define the scope and direction of your creative practice, with your completed work showcased in a festival setting to invited guests, professionals and academics. In addition to presenting your performance, you'll take an active role in preparing and delivering the festival itself.

You'll gain practical insight into how practitioners operate in real-world settings – including making and presenting work, engaging participants, promoting and funding work, and navigating both professional and community contexts. The module concludes with a focus on your next steps, so you can begin planning for future employment and creative opportunities.

Arts Research (40 credits)

Lift Off Project (40 credits)

Making Work for Festival Contexts (20 credits) Arts & Social Engagement (20 credits) The Pilot Project (20 credits)

This module is a performance making project. You'll respond to a series of real world application calls for a theatre, dance or performance festival. You'll experience the process of applying, creating and producing work for different festivals in a safe and supportive environment before reflecting on your work. Although this module will focus on the processes of making work for a festival context, this will not necessarily lead to a live project.

However, your finished work might be considered to represent Leeds Beckett University at national or international festivals. This could include Dionysus Festival in Croatia, Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania, and Latitude Festival, Suffolk.

Your learning in this module will be based on the principles of socially engaged arts practices. We'll look at models of current practice, learn practical skills towards effective engagement with different communities, and develop a reflective, critical approach. You'll learn through practical workshops, technique classes, seminars and presentations. Discussions and seminars will introduce current critical discourses around across a variety of topics.

For example, intergenerational performance practices, social inclusion and cultural diversity, dance and the elderly, early year work, and inclusive arts practices. Through critical discourse and analysis of such practices you'll develop a deeper understanding of the contexts, policies, vocabularies, and embodied knowledges relevant to each of these areas of practice.

You'll demonstrate your understanding through by creating a product that either explores performance as a vehicle for social advocacy or responds to the needs of a particular community group.

This module provides the opportunity to work directly with a nationally or internationally recognised professional performance maker from outside the university. You'll be introduced to new creative approaches while continuing to develop your own methods for making work. As the module progresses, you'll explore your individual artistic interests while responding to the ideas, processes and provocations introduced by the visiting artist.

Throughout, you'll be encouraged to keep a journal or other form of creative record, capturing your learning, reflections, and responses during both scheduled sessions and independent study.

Making Work for Festival Contexts (20 credits)

Arts & Social Engagement (20 credits)

The Pilot Project (20 credits)

#### Fees and funding

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050.

This is the current capped fee for English universities set by the Government. In subsequent years of study, the University may charge any increased capped fee set by the Government.

International 2027

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345.

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Fees and funding information

### Fees and funding

For students entering in 2027

#### Additional course costs

##### Tuition Fees

Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.

The following are also included in the cost of your course:

* 24/7 Library and student IT support

* Free wifi via eduroam

* Skills workshops and resources

* Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources

* Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app

* Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies

##### Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:

* Study materials. We provide all core materials during your studies, including costumes or props on a case by case basis, although you may wish to purchase additional materials.

In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.

##### Optional Costs

* Educational visits. Cost will vary depending on location and may be subsidised. Costs could include travel, accommodation, and sustenance.

* Placement costs will vary, and you'll need to pay for any additional travel. You'll also need to provide any additional checks, such as DBS

Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations).

Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.

As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus.

Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.

This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.

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#### Scholarships and bursaries

We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page .

We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.

> The world of performing arts is broad, multidisciplinary and hugely exciting, so our performing arts students have to be all of those things too. I love working with our students on bold, new performance projects - I’m a performance maker just like them, we learn from each other.

Oliver Bray Dean of Leeds School of Arts

* #### Facilities | Leeds School of Arts

In our bespoke spaces and buildings, you'll be immersed in a bold, challenging community, making and creating in the centre of Leeds.

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* #### Facilities | Performing arts studios

This 128m² performance studio, complete with professional lighting and sound facilities, provides the perfect environment for theatre, dance and performing arts students to create formidable performance work.

* #### Facilities | Theatre

Our 180 seat theatre provides an amazing space to create compelling theatre, dance and live art. Our theatre's high-spec technical setup includes industry-standard lighting accessed from our dynamic tension-wire grid lighting platform, fixed and moving lanterns and retractable seating, giving you greater versatility to express yourself.

* #### Facilities | Black Box Studio

Providing a double-height performance space complete with observation balcony, the black box theatre is built and equipped to professional standards and hosts teaching, rehearsals and performances across all our performing arts courses.

* #### Facilities | Sheila Silver library

Leslie Silver is home to three lecture theatres and eight high-spec computer training rooms. It's also where you'll find our Sheila Silver Library, providing students and staff an effective and inspiring learning environment, as well as a range of support and resources to support your studies.

* #### Facilities | City campus gym

Our Woodhouse Gym is located directly above The Hive within the Students' Union. The gym offers a range of cardio equipment, free weights, machines and squat racks.

Discover what studying at Leeds School of Arts is like. From our vibrant teaching community to world-class facilities and cutting-edge research, find out more on our school webpages. Leeds School of Arts

## Career prospects

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.

Creative Conversations Week 2024 - Performing Arts Panel Find out more about the Performing Arts panel, which took place as part of the Creative Conversations Week 2024. Theatre and Performance student Alicia talks through who was on the panel and how she benefits from meeting industry experts as part of her course.

### Graduate employment destinations

At Leeds Beckett, equipping you with strong employability skills for your future is at the heart of what we do. Some examples of employers that our BA (Hons) Performing Arts graduates have found careers at include*:

* Neon Guava Pv

* Oasis Community Learning

* Walbottle

*Based on data from the past three years (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-24)

> The opportunities to gain work experience were fantastic and something I embraced. I was involved with Festival Republic at Latitude Festival, and even did some DJing at Leeds Festival. I also co-created and performed a show at Sibiu International Student Theatre Festival in Romania, and undertook a work placement at a theatre school in Bilbao.

Jenny Duffy Producer / Devisor / Performer at Massive Owl. GIFTed Director at Gateshead International Festival of Theatre

#### Career Prospects

You’ll graduate from this performing arts course as a confident, collaborative, and creatively ambitious practitioner with transferable skills in performance-making, communication, leadership, and project development. Alongside refining your artistic practice, you’ll build professional networks and gain practical industry experience that can help launch your career across the creative and cultural sectors.

You could go on to work in areas such as performance, theatre-making, choreography, directing, creative production, arts management, community and participatory arts, festivals, education and facilitation, and more. Potential career paths include:

* Performer

* Choreographer

* Director

* Producer

* Theatre-maker

* Community arts practitioner

* Creative facilitator

* Arts administrator

#### Our Graduate Promise

We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.

Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:

* Getting ready to apply for jobs

* Working on your CV

* Interview skills and assessment centres

* Connecting with employers and organisations

We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects

(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).

Find out why...

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## Student life

At Leeds Beckett your experience is important to us, find out more about what to expect from your time on this course and life at uni.

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Filmmaking and Performing Arts at Leeds Beckett This video is part of a series that documents the creation of the ‘Dreamers of the Day’ advert which was conceptualised, filmed, produced and edited entirely by Leeds Beckett students

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