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A performance degree offers international students a dynamic and immersive experience in acting, dance, music and other performing arts, helping you to refine your creative talents.

Performance as a degree focuses on the study and practice of various forms of artistic expression, including acting, dance, music, and other performing arts. It offers students an opportunity to develop their talents and skills, honing their artistic abilities to engage and entertain audiences.

Studying Performance nurtures creativity, discipline, and dedication to the art form. It provides a platform for self-expression and encourages students to push the boundaries of their artistic abilities.

Graduates often find fulfilment in captivating audiences, sharing their passion for the performing arts, and contributing to the cultural enrichment of society. A degree in Performance opens doors to various opportunities in the artistic realm, allowing individuals to pursue their dreams and make a meaningful impact in the world of performing arts.

Graduates of a degree in Performance will have a diverse range of career options available to them within the entertainment industry and beyond. These include professional actors, dancers, musicians, singers, choreographers, and performing artists in various fields.

Your degree program will be delivered through a combination of practical workshops, lectures, and seminars, providing ample opportunities to showcase your talents and refine your performance techniques. Depending on your course, you may have the chance to participate in numerous stage productions, recitals, or dance performances, gaining valuable experience and building your artistic portfolio. Modules you study could include:

  • Acting Techniques and Scene Study
  • Dance Forms and Choreography
  • Music Performance and Interpretation
  • Voice Training and Singing Techniques
  • Physical Theatre and Movement

Graduates of a master's degree in Performance will have advanced expertise and artistic mastery in their chosen area of specialisation within the performing arts. This degree is suitable for those seeking to deepen their skills as professional performers or aspiring to become educators or directors in the field.

Your master's degree program will focus on advancing your artistic capabilities, and you may have opportunities to collaborate with established artists, create original performances, or conduct research in the field of performing arts. Modules you study could include:

  • Advanced Acting and Character Development
  • Contemporary Dance and Choreographic Processes
  • Performance Pedagogy and Education
  • Performance Research and Practice
  • Directing and Staging Productions

All performance courses

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Acting: Collaborative and Devised Performance BA (Hons)

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama United Kingdom

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Advanced Sport Performance Science MSc

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Performance and Theatre Making MA

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Music Performance BA, Diploma

Collarts Australia

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Financial & Business Performance MSc

emlyon business school France

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Electronic Music Production & Performance BA (Hons), Cert HE

Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology Germany

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Theatre & Performance Design BA (Hons)

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) United Kingdom

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Music, Theatre and Performance Studies Master Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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Performance-Based Pedagogy BMus

University of Alberta Canada

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Animal Training and Performance (Top-up Level 6) BSc (Hons)

Hartpury University United Kingdom

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Electronic Music Associate Degree

Inholland University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

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Sport Coaching and Performance BSc (Hons)

Newman University United Kingdom

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Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance MHSHP

University of Waikato New Zealand

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Master of High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership MHPCTL

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Canada

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