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Media and Performance BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Media and Performance BA (Hons)
Do you dream of working with actors, screenwriters and directors to bring a production to life? Or perhaps you’re looking to star in your own radio show? Whatever your professional media goals, our performance and media degree is designed to give you the tools you need to achieve them.
As you progress through your studies, you’ll have the chance to explore performance and media within a unique range of contexts, from radio production and performance, to scriptwriting, directing, producing and screen acting. You’ll also take part in video and drama projects led by profession...
Do you dream of working with actors, screenwriters and directors to bring a production to life? Or perhaps you’re looking to star in your own radio show? Whatever your professional media goals, our performance and media degree is designed to give you the tools you need to achieve them.<br/><br/>As you progress through your studies, you’ll have the chance to explore performance and media within a unique range of contexts, from radio production and performance, to scriptwriting, directing, producing and screen acting. You’ll also take part in video and drama projects led by professional directors and industry leaders.<br/><br/>What’s more, your final year project will give you the opportunity to specialise in the area of media or performance that interests you most. So, whether your interests lie behind the camera or in front of the microphone, you’ll be creating cutting-edge media and live performance while building a portfolio of work to establish yourself as a professional.<br/><br/>Take a look at some of the work our final year students have produced on this course.<br/><br/>**You will:**<br/>- Study with highly skilled professional practitioners to create cutting-edge media and live performance in a vibrant city with a fantastic theatre, arts and music scene <br/><br/><br/>- Study a course which has produced household names such as Jason Manford, Steve Edge, Emma Atkins, Warren Brown, Erin Shanagher and Peter Kay <br/><br/><br/>- Have the opportunity to engage with the industry through networking, masterclasses and a suite of professional development opportunities<br/><br/><br/>**Visit our Media and Performance degree CourseFinder webpage** - https://bit.ly/2Z5qBk4<br/>**Explore all of our Performance courses and read our helpful FAQs** - https://bit.ly/3p539hp<br/>**Sign-up to an Open Day or Campus Tour** - https://bit.ly/3sAsT8m
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W400
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Scottish Higher
104 - 112 UCAS points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Access to HE Diploma
104 - 112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
31
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
UCAS Points 112 Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 - 112 UCAS Points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as the Level 3 requirements.
AS
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 112 UCAS Points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Extended Project
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
A level
B,C,C
B,B,C
UCAS Points 104 - 112 to include minimum of 2 A Levels . General Studies accepted with 2 other A levels Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
T Level
M
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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