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 professional directors and industry leaders.
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.
You will:
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
Study a course which has produced household names such as Jason Manford, Steve Edge, Emma Atkins, Warren Brown, Erin Shanagher and Peter Kay
Have the opportunity to engage with the industry through networking, masterclasses and a suite of professional development opportunities
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Modules
Year one
Critical and Textual Studies
Acting for Recorded Media
Acting Methods 1
Production Skills
Production Workshop
Analysing Screen Fiction
Year two
Performance Studies
A range of optional modules are offered, including:
Radio Performance and Production
Directing and Producing
Integrated Production Skills
Presenting
Comedy Writing and Performance
Acting for the Camera
Page to Stage: Drama Texts in Translation
Introduction to Screenwriting
Playwriting
Shakespeare In Performance
Programme Production Techniques
Theatre and Communities
Voice and Text
Introduction to Theatre Directing
Introduction to Multimedia Performance
Theatre Acting
Music Video Production
You will also choose either a Video Project or a Radio Comedy Project:
Video Project
Radio Comedy Project
Year three
Performance Research Project
Careers and Professional Pathways
Video Project
You will choose two of the following options:
Scriptwriting for TV and Film
Creative Techniques for Video Drama Production
Gender and Sexuality in Performance
Radio Acting
TV Acting
Documentary to Mockumentary
Theatre Directing
Making Performance for Social Media
Making Contemporary Performance
Acting for Motion Capture
Classical Theatre Acting
TV Comedy: Sitcom Writing and Performance
Variety, Stand Up and Solo Comedy
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Ways to study this course
Campuses
Peel Park Campus
Study options
BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
09/2026
Apply by 14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
W400
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
W400
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
A level - BCC - BBC
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.
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.
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.
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.
AS
AS Levels are 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
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
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 31 points
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Extended Project
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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.
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
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.
T Level - M
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Interview
Portfolio
Overseas applicants will need to provide a portfolio which includes an audition (2 min monologue) some written work (essay example) and a 3 minute recorded film detailing why they feel they are suitable for the course.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
For University of Salford, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these
calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data.
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BBB
Most common
BBB Most common
AAA
Highest grades
CCD
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
74%
74% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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86%
86 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
97%
97 Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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