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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W460

Performance: Design and Practice

University of the Arts London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£30,890Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Performance: Design and Practice at University of the Arts London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA Performance: Design and Practice is a course for performance-makers and the makers of performance. This interdisciplinary course challenges conventional ideas, focusing on performance beyond the traditional stage and engaging with new forms and spaces. The course challenges traditional views of performance by encouraging students to think critically about its role. International tuition fees are £30,890 per year, 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 a 93% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Performance Theory and Contexts
Devised Performance and Collaborative Practice
Space
Audience and Spectatorship
Performance and the Body
Contemporary Performance Forms
Design for Performance and Installation
Research Methods and Critical Practice
Performance Project and Professional Development
UCAS Code:W460
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

£30,890

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£123,560

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 of the Arts London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£20,500£27,500
5 years£19,000£25,500£35,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 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

95%Working
5%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
53%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of the Arts London

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