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BA (Hons) Performing Arts Full-time

Learn to be a versatile performing artist. Personalise your studies between dance, drama, and musical theatre to suit your evolving interests and aspirations. Become a confident, experienced, industry-ready professional.

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Key course information

Start date/study mode:September 2027 Full-timePart-time September 2027September 2027 Integrated Foundation Year

UCAS codeW430

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

This course is all about creativity, performance, and discovering your unique strengths. With a mix of dance, drama, singing, and musical theatre, you can shape your studies around your interests. You'll develop the skills, techniques, and confidence needed to thrive in the performing arts industry.

Throughout the course, you’ll get hands-on experience through:

Exciting workshops

Masterclasses

Guest artist sessions

Trips to live performances.

You’ll also connect with industry professionals through our extensive network. Highlights include an intensive backstage experience at the Sunderland Empire. You'll also experience a packed programme of theatre-focused workshops. These include heels dance, stage combat, prop making, stage makeup, and showcase marketing.

You can boost your CV through:

Work placements

University-led projects

Business development boot camps.

Opportunities are available across education, community, and professional settings. You'll gain valuable real-world experience throughout your degree.

Specialist modules unlock a world of exciting opportunities, taking your skills far beyond the studio. These include:

Performing voice-over work for live television

Exploring motion capture technology

Touring primary schools with engaging interactive productions.

You'll gain hands-on experience in a variety of professional settings. Step onto unique stages such as the historic Beamish Museum and take part in large-scale musical productions. You'll also collaborate on creative projects that reach real audiences. Many modules are delivered in partnership with local schools and community organisations. This gives you the chance to inspire others and make a meaningful impact through the arts. You'll also build valuable industry connections along the way.

At the end of the year, you’ll perform in productions at professional arts venues. You'll gain experience on stage and in marketing, design, and event promotion. You'll work alongside industry experts.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready for a wide range of careers in the creative industries. These include performer, teacher, choreographer, producer, director, arts manager, and many more.Why Sunderland for Performance

Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll be eligible for Spotlight adult performer membership.

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What you'll study

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TV Drama Core30 credits+

Want to act in TV or film? Curious about how it all works behind the scenes? Work with real scripts and film in a multi-camera studio. Boost your acting skills by learning how to prepare for scenes, take direction, and even direct yourself! This module will help you build your confidence in front of the camera and better understand how TV scenes are filmed and how actors and crews work together. This will be rounded up by giving a short presentation about your experience and role in the performance.

Performance Showcase Core30 credits+

Interested in becoming a stronger, more confident performer? Build key skills like clear speech, expression, character work, movement, and stage presence. Learn how to use space, control your body, and respond to direction in creative ways. Explore different ways of working, like scripts, choreography, tasks, and scores. You’ll also use videos, text, and research to help shape your performance.

Digital Performance Core30 credits+

Want to explore new ways of performing for digital audiences? This module explores four exciting areas of performance: TV presenting, podcasting, voice-over, and motion capture. You’ll take part in hands-on workshops that help you grow your skills and confidence and boost your chances of getting cast or hired in a range of creative roles.

Pantomime Production Core30 credits+

Want to learn how a pantomime show comes together on stage and behind the scenes?

Dive into both performing and producing a pantomime. You’ll audition for roles, work as a team, and bring a fun, lively show to life.

Along the way, you’ll explore:

Puppetry

You'll even pick up technical skills in:

Costumes

Lighting

Marketing.

You’ll rehearse and perform in a scripted pantomime, while also creating the costumes, sets, and props.

Creative Practices Core30 credits+

Do you want to act, sing, and dance and learn how to create each one from scratch? In this module, you'll work on three creative practices: Page to Stage (turning a play into a live performance and exploring local theatre), Vocal Practices (breaking down songs and growing your singing skills), and Choreographic Approaches (designing your own dance using rhythm, space, and structure).

Space and Place Core30 credits+

Get ready to perform outside of a traditional theatre. Work with Beamish Museum to perform an abridged version of A Christmas Carol, focusing on acting in a real historical setting. You’ll also create a cabaret performance for a local bar, using humour, music, and ideas to entertain and make people think. As a result, you'll build skills in voice, movement, and character while learning how to adapt to different spaces and audiences.

Musical Theatre Ensemble Core30 credits+

Do you want to perform in a full musical as part of the ensemble? If so, you'll take part in a public performance and explore what makes it successful, from cult favourites like The Rocky Horror Picture Show to long-running shows like The Phantom of the Opera. You'll learn just how important the ensemble is to the magic of musical theatre. Build your skills in acting, singing, and movement through fun and challenging workshops. Gain experience preparing for auditions and learn what it means to work as a team on stage.

Creative Careers (Touring Theatre) Core30 credits+

How can you use the arts to teach, inspire, and make change? Explore how performance fits into real-world settings like schools, communities, and touring theatre. Research current trends in the performing arts and write a funding bid for a creative idea. You’ll also design and deliver a workshop, build your leadership and planning skills, and explore how performance can support education and community work.

Final Major Showcase Core30 credits+

You can choose to be a creative leader, a performer, or someone who helps with staging. No matter what you pick, you’ll build skills like acting, directing, choreographing, and using lighting, props, and costumes in smart ways. What role excites you the most? Are you ready to lead, perform, or design the show? You’ll also research career options to help you plan your future after graduation. What kind of job do you see yourself doing in the arts? This course helps you find your path and grow your talents. Ready to start your journey?

Musical Theatre Core60 credits+

Ever wondered what it's like to create a full musical, from rehearsals to the final curtain call? Get a chance to work as part of a production team to rehearse and perform a full musical for a live audience. You’ll take the lead in shaping your own role — as a performer and as a creative collaborator. Some rehearsals will be led by a director, and others will be run by you and your team, just like in a real theatre company.

Creative Enterprise Optional30 credits+

Want to turn your creativity into a career? This module helps you explore how the creative world works and what your place in it could be. You’ll learn from real-life creatives, work on a small live project, and build practical skills for jobs in areas like design, media, music, art, and fashion. You’ll also create a digital portfolio or an online CV to show off your best work and start building your personal brand.

Film for Social Change Optional30 credits+

This module will give you a rare opportunity to collaborate with Northumbria Police and produce an awareness and training film that addresses crime. Learn how to act in front of the camera and explore business on screen, hitting a mark, audition techniques and reactions to camera. Analyse scenes from screen performances and explore the creation of meaning in performance. Evaluate how performance and participatory filmmaking can aid social change!

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching is largely studio-based with supporting lectures, seminars, workshop discussions, and independent learning. All modules integrate theory and practice; tasks and problem-solving which engage you in interactive learning.

Assessments are often practical or performance-based and also include presentations, workshops, essays, and e-portfolios. We provide regular feedback to develop your work.

The first year provides you with a solid base with a range of diverse learning experiences. As you move through the course, you have a choice of modules and opportunity to undertake a placement.

Whatever your route, you'll perform at a range of venues and in professional theatres including The Fire Station(opens in new tab).

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Entry requirements

OverviewInternational Requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

If you're studying an HND or Foundation Degree, you may be able to enter the final year of our degree course. For more information, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Audition and interview requirements

You'll be asked to prepare an audition piece lasting one minute. This should show your ability to not only perform with confidence but communicate with an audience. You're expected to audition with a monologue. Please note, we're not looking for perfection, and we appreciate you’re still developing as a performer.

You’ll also be invited to an informal interview. We’d like to hear about you, why you’re interested in studying with us, and tell you a bit more about our course and what makes us special.

Learn more about our requirements on our Applicant interviews page.

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Entry requirements for Hong Kong

140 – 240 points from HKALE

200 – 300 points from A Level

International Baccalaureate (IB)

27-30 points

Minimum level 3 in 5 HKDSE subjects

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Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We want everyone to be able to access higher education, no matter your background or circumstances. Scholarships and bursaries are free financial awards that you don't need to pay back.

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UndergraduateAlumni Funded

University of Sunderland Bursary+

What is it?

Our bursary is designed to support students who are underrepresented in higher education and who may face additional financial challenges. The bursary supports eligible students with essential costs, enabling them to focus on their studies and university experience.

Who is this for?

To be eligible for the bursary, you must be a ‘home’ or ‘overseas island’ student on an eligible full-time course and meet the criteria for one of the following priority groups:

Tier one:

Students with an annual household income of £30,000 or less who live in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 quantile 1 – check your eligibility by postcode(opens in new tab))

From a UK island (Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, and Islands of Scotland).

Tier two:

Students with caring responsibilities

Members of the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen or Boater (GTRSB) community

Refugees

Students eligible for free school meals in secondary school (Years 7–11).

Tier three:

Care-experienced students

Students estranged from both parents or carers and aged under 25 at the start of the course.

How much will I get?

Tier one students – £500 each year

Tier two students – £750 each year

Tier three students – £2,000 each year.

You'll receive payment in the following instalments:

Tier 1: £250 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 2: £375 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 3: £500 in November 2027, January 2028, April 2028, and July 2028.

Students enrolled on MBChB Medicine and eligible for the University of Sunderland Bursary will also receive both:

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year one

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year five.

How do I apply?

The bursary is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

See the University of Sunderland Bursary guidance notes and the University of Sunderland Bursary Medicine guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Impact Scholarship+

Through our Impact Scholarship, we want to recognise students who embody our core values:

Innovative

Excellent

Collaborative

Inclusive

Inspiring.

This award celebrates those who stand out and strive to make a positive impact, both in their studies and the wider University community.

Our Impact Scholarship is for anyone who demonstrates our core values within their UCAS personal statement.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must also:

Apply to the University by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown on your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

Enrol on your course by 6 October 2027.

The scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study. You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in November 2027

£500 in February 2028.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. The scholarship is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Personal statements will be reviewed to see how well they reflect our values.

See the Impact Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Tees Valley Travel Award+

We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university.

Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students progressing directly from one of the following colleges in the Tees Valley area:

Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Middlesbrough College

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.

You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications at one of those colleges in 2026/27:

A Level 3 qualification

An eligible Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND).

To be considered for the travel award, you must also:

Apply to the University of Sunderland by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

This award provides £1,500 in each year of study to help with your travel costs while studying at the University.

You’ll receive the full £1,500 in November each year.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Tees Valley Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Scholarship+

Designed to reward dedication and support progression into higher education, our First Choice Scholarship recognises those who fully engage with the First Choice Progression scheme. The scholarship is designed to support dedicated students to take the next step in their academic journey.

Our First Choice Scholarship is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

There are ten scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study.

You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in February 2028

No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, recipients will be chosen using a computerised generator. This process will select ten students at random to be provisionally awarded the scholarship.

See the First Choice Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Travel Award+

Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study.

Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the First Choice Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Sir Tom Cowie Sunderland Award+

A scholarship of £12,500. This scholarship is funded by philanthropic donors.

Who can apply?

Full-time undergraduate students studying a discipline related to business or education, and who are at the end of their penultimate year (second year for a standard course or third year for a four-year course), and on track for a First or 2:1. You must be from the immediate Sunderland area and demonstrate financial need.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account. For more information and scholarship criteria, visit the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

When can I apply?

Applications normally close at the end of May prior to the academic year you wish to receive the scholarship.

How will I be paid?

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust, and payment will be agreed at the point of award.

For further information, please contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Chancellor's Scholarship+

One award is available annually with a total value of £8,000, which includes a £5,000 cash bursary, paid summer internship, work shadowing expenses, a dedicated mentor, and an additional opportunity pot (up to £500).

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU, or overseas students studying at Level 2 at our Sunderland or London Campus. Some courses are ineligible. Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria(opens in new tab) before applying.

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account(opens in new tab).

For further information, contact philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Futures Fund+

A selection of scholarships to support students in developing their careers and aspirations. The Futures Fund supports activities across three key areas: excellence, experience, and employability.

There is at least one type of award available for each group below:

Undergraduate home students

Sunderland Campus

London Campus

Recent alumni (up to three years from graduating)

University of Sunderland staff

Postgraduate home students

We also have specific pots of funding for students studying the following courses and levels:

Undergraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Postgraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Undergraduate Engineering students

Pharmacy students experiencing financial hardship

Postgraduate ceramics students

The amount rewarded will depend on the scholarship.

Current Students can apply for this scholarship using their University e:Vision account. Alumni and staff can complete the application form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

When will I receive my award?

Receipt of your award will depend on the award you apply for.

The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships+

Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University.

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

Up to £750.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

Scholarships are normally awarded within four weeks of the application deadline.

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship+

The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university.

Who is it for?

To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must:

Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level

Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

There is one scholarship available.

The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression):

£2,000 cash payment

A tuition fee discount of 20%

A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation

Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management.

You can apply via the e:Vision portal(opens in new tab). Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Once logged in, click on the e:Vision homepage and select ‘Search the scholarships and funding catalogue’.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

See the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

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