Skip to main content
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W470

Performance Level 6 Top-up

De Montfort University
Guildford, England
Visit University Website
1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Performance Level 6 Top-up at De Montfort University. Based in Guildford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is delivered completely online This course is a one-year online course that allows students who already have (or expect to achieve) a Diploma, foundation degree or equivalent qualification in a Performing Arts (Musical Theatre, Dance or Acting) to top up their qualification to a BA (Hons) degree. The course is designed to be completed entirely through distance learning in order to allow students to study from anywhere in the world to achieve a degree qualification alongside other commitments. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of contexts in which ... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Performance in Contemporary Contexts
Research Methods in Performing Arts
Critical Analysis of Performance Practice
Production and Stagecraft Advanced Study
Performance Industry and Cultural Economics
Dissertation in Performance Studies
Professional Practice and Career Development
Advanced Performance Writing and Critique
UCAS Code:W470
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

Check official site for fee

View on university website

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

MODULE 4 Dissertation (40 credits) Tutor-led sessions will orient students in research methods, skills in writing and refining ideas, and the process of crafting a dissertation. Students will then select a topic to explore and research. Students will be assigned a supervisor who will offer tutorial support during the writing process. Fees and Funding Please see our Term Dates and Fees page for more details on funding. FEES AND FUNDING Please see our Term Dates and Fees page for more details on f

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£17,000£22,000£25,500
3 years£15,500£19,500£24,000
5 years£19,000£25,000£29,000

UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

Merit29 days left

Global Partnerships Scholarship

De Montfort University · Undergraduate

£8,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
De Montfort University

About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Performance Level 6 Top-up as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#801QS World
#61UK Ranking
23,155+Students
91+Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses