Performing Arts (Hons) University of Sunderland

Overview

Study in a multidisciplinary way – which you will know is reflective of the industry. Experiment with new things, create a personal pathway with a focus on dance, drama or musical theatre or a mix of all three. Personalise your studies to suit your evolving interests and aspirations. Build the necessary skills to succeed in higher education, recognise your own strengths and idiosyncrasies and establish yourself as an employable practitioner.

Whether you wish to dance, act, devise, choreograph, teach or facilitate, the Performing Arts (Hons) programme of the University of Sunderland will give you the skills, techniques, confidence and experience to be industry ready. You will develop as a creative and versatile individual; we want you to graduate with the best opportunities possible that will prepare you for a successful career in the performing arts world.

Career ready

• You will gain highly transferable skills in communication, presentation and collaboration with others. These skills, together with a track record of creativity and innovative thinking, provide a valuable advantage when it comes to applying for many different fields of employment.

This course prepares you for roles in the performing arts such as:

• Performer

• Teacher of dance/music/drama/musical theatre

• Facilitator/Corporate Trainer

• Entrepreneur in dance/music/drama/musical theatre

• Producer/Director/Choreographer

• Arts Administrator/Manager

• Freelancer/self-employed in community arts education

• Practitioner of arts therapy