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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W499

Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising)

University of West London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,750Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of West London, the BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This practice-focused course aims to equip you with the skills you need to be an applied arts professional. Taught predominantly through practical activities, you will learn skills in performing, creating, facilitating and producing your own performance projects. The modules are designed to nurture your creative potential and individual artistic identity. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Performance Practice and Acting Techniques
Devising Theatre and Physical Storytelling
Digital Performance and New Technologies
Community Arts Facilitation and Engagement
Movement
Voice and Character Development
Theatre Production and Event Curation
Global Performance Contexts and Aesthetics
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W499
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - ABB

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic51

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,250

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 of West London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£18,500£22,000
5 years£16,500£24,500£34,000

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 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

75%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
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
92%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
61%
Learning resources
72%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of West London

University of West London offers Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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