Warwickshire College and University Centre
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Performing Arts (Top-Up)
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Rugby College
Course summary
Offering a challenging, life affirming and inspirational vocational and academic Performing Arts training and education, where all students are valued as an individual and mentored by a dedicated teaching faculty of highly experienced industry professionals.
This one year practical-led course provides a 'top-up' year for any student from a Level 5 Arts or Media background as a progression route to final year honours degree studies, including our own FdA Performing Arts Students. It continues to prepare students for turning their creative talents and passion into a career in Theatre, Film and TV with an extra emphasis on employability and emerging technologies, with the needs of the profession delivered in a nurturing and supportive environment.
This course is delivered and awarded by Warwickshire College and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions
Modules
Modules may include:
Level 6
Research Theory and Design
Dissertation or Project
Professional Practice and Showcase
Professional Performance Project
For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here:
https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-ba-hons-performing-arts-v2-acc-7ea302035d9b8c8ce031127e88d6778c.pdf
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.
Assessment method
The modules are integrated into a programme of continuous assessment through assignment and performance.
There are no exams associated with this course.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Rugby College
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
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:
- W472
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Rugby College
- Campus Code:
- R
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Warwickshire College and University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- W472
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Rugby College
- Campus Code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants will be required to hold a Level 5 qualification such as a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in a related programme.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- All applicants will be required to attend an audition and an application meeting. In preparation for this, applicants will be sent an Audition Guide to help them understand what will be expected.
- Interview
- All applicants will be required to attend an audition and an application meeting. In preparation for this, applicants will be sent an Audition Guide to help them understand what will be expected.
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11950 | Year 1 |
| International | £11950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
WCUC tuition fees are listed per academic year and will remain for the duration of your course.
The following course-related costs are not included in the tuition fees:
Printing
Cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Cost of electrical equipment such as laptops, notebooks and stationery for your personal use
Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees:
This information can be obtained from our Accommodation webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/accommodation).
Sources of financial support
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Bursaries
WCG also provides bursaries for undergraduate students, for which you may be eligible to apply. You can check your eligibility for these types of financial support, along with their value and application deadlines, at our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
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