University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Performing Arts (top up)

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Course overview

Top up your Foundation degree or HND to an Honours Degree within a year Get first-hand experience with industry standard facilities on campus Learn by doing, with numerous opportunities to perform embedded in the programme You are passionate about the world of theatre and are keen to contribute to this vibrant sector. You are looking to advance your career to become an independent artist and theatre-maker. This Performing Arts top up course has been created to provide you with the tools to thrive in the performing arts industry.

You will be taught at Hertford Regional College's Broxbourne Campus. This innovative programme allows you achieve a full BA (Hons) degree in less than a year. It is a perfect kick-starter for your career, providing you with a clear line of sight for employment.

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Key highlights

  • Tops up a Foundation degree or HND to Honours within a year
  • Hands-on use of industry standard facilities on campus
  • Numerous performance opportunities embedded throughout the programme
  • Prepares you to work as an independent artist and theatre-maker
  • Taught at Hertford Regional College's Broxbourne Campus

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000
  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000
  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000
  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Actor
  • Theatre-maker
  • Independent performing artist
  • Drama workshop facilitator
  • Community arts practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £8,250

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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