BA (Hons) Performing Arts with Integrated Foundation Year

The BA (Hons) Performing Arts degree offers a multidisciplinary approach, allowing you to tailor your studies in dance, drama, musical theatre, or a combination of all three. Whatever your career aspirations may be, this course will equip you with the skills, techniques, and confidence needed to succeed in the performing arts industry. During the course, you’ll gain practical experience through workshops, guest teacher sessions, masterclasses, and visits to live performances. You’ll also benefit from our extensive network of professional contacts – we have a residency with Live Theatre and Emeritus Max Roberts joins us as a visiting professor to deliver employability workshops. You can enhance your CV with work placements, University-led initiatives, or business development boot camps. Placement opportunities span across education, community, and professional settings throughout the three years.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• On campus, United Kingdom