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Performing Arts

  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Rugby College
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2026-2027
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Course summary

The FdA Performing Arts course is designed for students who wish to turn their creative talents and passion into a career in Theatre, Film and TV.

Alongside ensemble, theatre company style performance work, students undertake classes in Audition and Acting Techniques, Screen Acting, Voice, Singing, Improvisation, Movement and Physical Theatre, Stage Combat, Dance, Text Analysis and Interpretation.

As well as working with our passionate team of lecturers, we have an exciting programme of visiting companies and professionals. They provide workshops and lectures throughout the year, in which students can forge links with the industry.

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:

Year 1 - Level 4

Acting Skills 1: Foundations
Collaborative Rehearsal
Body & Movement 1: Core Skills
Contextual Studies
Voice Skills
Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped

Year 2 - Level 5

Work-based and Placement Learning
Acting Skills 2: Multimedia
Collaborative Performance
Body & Movement 2: Devising & Choreography
Teaching and Workshop Practice

Students are expected to complete 100 hours of work-based or placement learning by the end of Level 5.

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

  • FdA • Full-time • 2 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:
W470
Institution code:
W25
Campus name:
Rugby College
Campus Code:
R
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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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:
W470
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

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject or A Levels ideally including Theatre Studies. Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further. The college would consider applications from mature students with relevant work experience who may not have related formal academic qualifications.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English Language.

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

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
EU£11950Year 1
International£11950Year 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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