New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre
Durham
DH1 5ES
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Performing Arts Practice
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- New College, Durham
Course summary
FdA Performing Arts is a performance-based course that aims to provide you with the required skills, knowledge and understanding of acting, dance and singing needed to be successful as a contemporary performer in the performing arts industry. As part of the practical and theoretical exploration of each individual discipline (acting, dancing and singing), you will study a range of genres, styles, techniques and practitioners.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- FdA • Full-time • 2 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:
- W350
- Institution code:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
New College Durham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- W350
- Institution code:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
You will hold:
A relevant Level 3 qualification in a performing arts related subject (with a minimum of 32 UCAS points).
Level 2 Maths and English (or a minimum of 5.5 IELTS in each band for international students).
If you do not hold the relevant qualifications, you could gain access to the course by demonstrating you have a good level of knowledge, experience and skill during your audition.
You must submit a personal statement of 500 words; detailing your abilities, attributes, aspirations and suitability to the course.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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