Overview

On this course in Performing Arts with Foundation Year from Canterbury Christ Church University you'll gain a broad understanding of what it is like working in creative and performing arts industries.

There's a strong practical element to the course and you'll be able to refine your artistic talents in dedicated performance spaces that are designed to inspire you.

During the foundation year, you'll learn about core aspects of performing arts and you'll gain skills to prepare you to study at degree level.

You'll be learning from specialist tutors who have been professional practitioners in music, dance, drama and theatre production. They have excellent working relationships with the creative industries in and around our lively arts community and they'll share their experiences with you and give you opportunities to connect with other professionals.

The flexible nature of the course means you can tailor some of your learning to topics that most interest you by choosing from optional modules. From the processes of production to rehearsal and performance, you'll develop specialist skills and knowledge all the way through the course.

Your future career

You will know how to market yourself in print, online, and in person. What areas you pursue, in a multi-faceted industry, will be up to you. You may audition to perform. You may work with an arts organisation. You may undertake further study in Masters courses or set up a business as a freelance entrepreneur. Some students choose to apply to study for a teaching qualification as a PGCE or Schools Direct.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Music and Performing Arts in Context
Performance Techniques
Theatre Design
Design for Costume and Object
Contemporary Sound and Lighting Design
British Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally have 32 UCAS Tariff points. We will also welcome applications from students with few or no formal Level 3 qualifications who wish to return to education and applicants may be asked to attend an interview.
You do not need to have significant prior knowledge of arts and humanities related subjects but should be motivated to study the subject.
a minimum of two A Levels or
a BTEC National Diploma or
a combination of BTEC and A Level qualifications equivalent to two A Levels, such as a BTEC subsidiary certificate and one A Level or
an Access to Higher Education Diploma or
an International or Welsh Baccalaureate or
a Higher National Diploma/Higher National Certificate or
a minimum of two Advanced Highers from Scotland or
the Irish Leaving Certificate or
the European Baccalaureate Diploma or
an equivalent overseas qualification
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Your future career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Canterbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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