This Performing Arts course involves dance, music and drama, with a mix of academic rigour and practical skills. Two core modules will deepen your understanding and love of performing arts. Alongside these modules you can choose to take: One main subject plus a subsidiary subject Two subjects in equal amounts Three subjects So there is tremendous flexibility to personalise your studies to suit your evolving interests and career aspirations. Whatever your combination of subjects, our tutors will encourage you to take up opportunities for artistic exploration. We will also support your acquisition of transferable skills in analysis, communication, teamwork and creativity. The academic research of our staff feeds into teaching so that it’s totally up-to-date. According to Unistats 2014, around 9 out of 10 students are satisfied with our teaching of music and we’re No.1 in the North East for satisfaction with our teaching of drama and dance. All students studying on-campus undergraduate Performing Arts courses can take up a CV-enhancing work placement, a University-led industry initiative, or a professional and business development boot camp. *By the term placement, we mean we are offering you a taste of the industry which might last anything from two days to four weeks on a part-time basis.

This course prepares you for roles in the performing arts such as: Performer (dancer/musician/actor) Teacher of dance/music/drama Entrepreneur in dance/music/drama Producer Arts administrator/manager Freelancer/self-employed in community arts education Practitioner of arts/music therapy You will also gain highly transferable skills in communication, presentation and collaboration with others. These skills, together with a track record of creativity, provide a valuable advantage when it comes to applying for many different fields of employment.