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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W470

Performing Arts (Top Up)

University Centre South Essex
Purfleet, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre South Essex, the BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Top Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Purfleet, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. *subject to revalidation In response to the present employment climate within the Performing Arts sector, it is important for students to recognise that to navigate a successful career which is both sustainable and has longevity requires adaption and a multifaceted approach. Through the proposed third year Top -Up programme, students will have the opportunity to audit and evaluate their own skills set in relation to the myriad of employment opportunities available to them. At level six, students will be encouraged to expand their awareness of the diverse nature of the Performing Arts Sector. International tuition fees are £9,535 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Professional Practice in Performing Arts
Advanced Performance and Specialism
Critical Contexts in Contemporary Performance
Entrepreneurship and Career Development
Interdisciplinary Performance Project
Industry Research and Placement
Performance Analysis and Evaluation
Sustainable Practice in the Creative Industries
UCAS Code:W470
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,535

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,535

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre South Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£9,000£13,500£17,000
5 years£10,000£20,500£27,500

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 41% below UK average salary
This course
£13,500
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
99%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
56%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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