The Performing Arts,BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the City Campus campus in Leeds, United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 3 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field.

About Performing Arts,BA (Hons)

Why study Performing Arts at Leeds Beckett University...

Second-year professional placement working in industry
Courses taught by practising artists
Workshops and guest lectures delivered by external artists at the top of their field
Partnerships with organisations such as Compass Live Art Festival and Yorkshire Dance
Access to an industry standard theatre, performance studios and a host of other performing arts facilities in the new £80-million Leeds School of Arts Building

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Performing Arts,BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University

Entry Requirements

We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.

Find my Country

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

International baccalaureate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be 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.

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 [email protected].

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.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 89

Career Opportunities after Completing Performing Arts,BA (Hons)

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.

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

With your enhanced communication and networking skills, you will be able to engage with a variety of artists and employers in the creative industries. You will have the confidence and technical skills to forge a successful career as a choreographer or performer, and you will also possess the specialist knowledge to work as a producer or director. You could choose to enter arts administration and work for an artistic organisation anywhere in the world. Alternatively, you could take up a number of exciting roles in education.

Performance artist
Producer
Choreographer
Community arts practitioner

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.

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 are ranked 13th Best UK University for Careers Service
(Student Crowd Awards, 2024 – the only awards based entirely on student reviews).

Find out why...

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Performing Arts,BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University