Performing Arts (Top Up) BA (Hons)

Building on the knowledge and skills you've learned, this one-year personalised 'Top up' degree will reinforce your specialist techniques. You'll continue your practical training and when you graduate you will also have a showreel to showcase your talents to prospective employers.

Who is it for?

Anyone who has achieved a foundation degree in performing arts.

What courses can I do after this?

Students with the appropriate level of qualification can progress to a MA in performing Arts or a teaching qualification.

What jobs can I get?

We can provide full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the Performing Arts sector such as Acting (Film Theatre and TV), Singing, Variety, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Theatre, Classical Theatre, Commercial Dance, Contemporary Dance, Production roles (Lights, Sound, and Stage Manager etc) or to progress to vocational qualifications such as an FDA in Contemporary and Musical Theatre and Contemporary Dance at Bournemouth and Poole College. Alongside the Performing Arts and entertainment industry, the transferable skills you will develop will enable you to find work in various industries i.e. Customer Service, Project Management, Team Leading, Professional Development, Recruitment, Sales, Media, Events Management and Advertising.

Course Content

The course is made up of a mixture of practical and theoretical sessions, independant learning and continual Assessment through a series of practical performances, written assignments and oral presentations.