Performing Arts degrees in Northern England

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UCEN Manchester

3 performing-arts courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Facilities (5) - I truly believe that my degree is perfectly accommodated for just by looking at the facilities on offer. Not only that, but the actual hive bar is brilliant and there is lots of space for everyone. Location (3) - Although the building itself looks fabulous where it is, to get there you have to cross a very busy main road that sometimes can be dangerous and with it being outside of the AO arena, it makes it hard being there when a concert or show is on. With that being said however, the fact it is barely a 10 minute walk from Victoria station makes it very easy for me as a commuter. Student Support (4) - I believe that UCEN goes above and beyond when trying to support students, particularly with their schemes on offer to help those less financially stable. The only thing I’d say is maybe make it a bit more obvious where to access these support by putting posters up around the campus. Campus Look and Feel (5) - It is clear that there has been a lot of work gone into the campus itself which makes it a really beautiful and welcoming place to be. The campus actually featured on the latest season of Waterloo Road so I am pretty sure that this only goes to show how incredible it is. Student Life (4) - As far as I am aware, as a commuter student, the campus is brilliant for somebody like me as I can easily get there everyday providing the trains are running, but I do feel that with the location of the campus, students find it relatively difficult to find accommodation on offer around it, and therefore, this can make it difficult for students to really get to grips with student life when not being close to the campus or city centre. Students Union (5) - The students union is always thriving, there is always something going on that they have put together in the hive, and it is really a pleasure to get involved in these things and take a break from the degree for a moment. Whether that be painting or putting on a movie night, they really do go above and beyond. They also promote our concerts and events which is lovely to see.

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Theatre and Performance - BA (Hons)
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Dance and Performance - BA (Hons)
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University of Huddersfield

1 performing-arts courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 89th
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WUSCA ranking: 70th
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Based on my time here, the University of Huddersfield is an excellent choice if you're looking for a career-focused degree and a supportive learning environment. The standout feature is definitely the teaching quality, backed by the Gold TEF rating, as nearly all my lecturers were genuine experts who were passionate and approachable. The modern, compact campus is a big plus—everything is central, from the state-of-the-art library (great during exam season!) to the specialist labs, and the fact that Huddersfield itself is a really affordable student town makes a huge difference. While the local nightlife might not rival a big city like Manchester, the focus on practical skills, the strong emphasis on industry placements, and the overall sense of community made my experience highly rewarding and put me in a great position for my career.

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University of Chester

1 performing-arts courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 49th
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WUSCA ranking: 5th
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The lecturers are lively and interactive. We had the opportunity to share our experiences at the student cafe and I love that they took note of students concerns. Generally the campus life is quite engaging.

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Performing Arts - BA (Hons)
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University of Sunderland

2 performing-arts courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 66th
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WUSCA ranking: 40th
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The university of Sunderland is located in the north East of England, it offers variety of courses and has a campus in the city of Sunderland where i study and other campuses in London and Honk-Kong. The student life could be very fascinating and fast-paced, exciting, but also challenging, basically because of fund management by student. The cost of living in the city of Sunderland is quite cheap in regards to Accommodation. but when it comes to feeding, the cost of living is very high. The university of Sunderland provides a transport system for student (Bus 700 and Bus 701), but run through a limited range. so student still find it very difficult to move around the city of Sunderland. Staffs of the university of Sunderland knows how to manage their relationship with the student to create a perfect environment for learning. Helps student regenerate their self confidence for the international student . the university of Sunderland terms to meet up to advanced technologies, The library has been a perfect place where student build their knowledge in regards to their Assignment's and Projects. Helps with student loan of Laptop for Educational support, and there is free Wi-Fi for registered student around campus and some bandwidth around the campus. the University of Sunderland is ranked in bottom half of UK universities, which i feel is base on their past bad reputation within the UK. but the school from i can see are working on themselves as an organization the sky high than they are....

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Performing Arts - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Ensemble Performance
  • Performance Showcase
  • Performance and Me
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Lancaster University

3 performing-arts courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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WUSCA ranking: 66th
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I love the campus and the atmosphere we have. its a beautiful place to study and i have enjoyed my time here. All the staff are wonderful, I have a brilliant supervisors and enjoy my course. I have learnt a lot whilst at Lancaster However, i find that the student union is broken, it does not uphold its own beliefs. The societies may work but the actual student union body is useless. it needs and overhall, and needs attention brought to the actions of the staff and how people follow their regulations.

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Theatre and Performing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Fundamentals: Contemporary Arts and Design
  • Fundamentals: Drama (part 1)
  • Fundamentals: Drama (part 2)
  • Skills and Concepts in Drama, Theatre and Performance
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Spanish Studies and Theatre - BA (Hons)
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  • Part I Spanish Studies (Advanced/CEFR: B1)
  • Part I Spanish Studies (Beginners to CEFR: A2)
  • Skills and Concepts in Drama, Theatre and Performance
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Northumbria University, Newcastle

3 performing-arts courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 22nd
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WUSCA ranking: 15th
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The staff are incredible, unbelievably understanding and supportive. They want you to succeed and you can really tell. However, Lipman building is constantly broken. The top two floors have been out of service for year and now the entire building is out of commission and not expected to be back until the summer. Surely at this point just demolish the place.

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Theatre and Performance - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • TP4001 - Big Ideas in Theatre and Performance
  • TP4002 - Theatre and Performance Encounters
  • TP4003 - Performance Explorations
  • TP4004 - Urgent ideas in Theatre and Performance
  • YA5001 - Academic Language Skills for Arts (International and EU students only)
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Year 1
  • Critical Cultural Encounters
  • Culture and Society
  • Film Foundations
  • Media Genres
  • Performance Practices
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University of Salford

1 performing-arts courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 35th
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WUSCA ranking: 93th
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Best: plenty of help and support. When even I’m lost or need help with anything there is always someone or some instructions to help. Worst: uni life for me as international student. I’m not saying bad but I’ve been to other places for studying and it was much friendlier and fun experience.

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Theatre & Performance Practice - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Acting Methods 1
  • Acting Methods 2
  • Critical and Textual Studies
  • Performance Skills
  • Performance Workshop
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University of York

1 performing-arts courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 5th
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There are excellent lecturers and student support services (particularly academic skills). The campus has a good feel and has a lot of outdoor seating which will be nice when the weather is warm. Lecture rooms are good but the seats are very uncomfortable. There is little impact from the students' union, for example there was no 'refreshers fayre' for January intake students, which also impacts the student life score.

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Year 1
  • Academic Integrity module
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Introduction to Performance
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Leeds Beckett University

1 performing-arts courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 64th
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WUSCA ranking: 29th
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I currently study at the Headingley campus which is a beautiful place to study, with a mixture of traditional and modern architecture, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The facilities are amazing and equipment is fully updated which allows me and others to get the best out of the course and to put knowledge learnt to practice in practical sessions. As part of my nutrition course so far, I would say my favourite part was cooking in the kitchen and understanding what we need to eat to be able to perform to our full potential. Another great experience so far is the seminar bonding sessions. Starting University, I did not know any people on my course, however team bonding activities were available to get to know lecturers and students in the same course with similar interests. The workload is greatly managed with lectures being released weekly and small and achievable tasks are set session to keep me on track throughout each semester. I also take part in the social sport. The facilities are really good for the football membership and I have open access to the gym, swimming and many more. The coaches are highly qualified and make sessions worth while. The only thing I would improve is the cost as it is quite expensive and doesn’t include training kit or accessories. Overall I would highly recommend Leeds beckett University.

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Performing Arts - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Embodying Theatre & Performance Contexts
  • Health & Wellbeing for Artistic Practice
  • Performance Texts
  • The Physical Practitioner
  • Writing & Directing Performance
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Burnley College

1 performing-arts courses
star rating 4.3
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NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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As I walked into the University on the very first day I felt so good about it giving a beautiful atmosphere and comfortable environment with all the facilities. And also we can make it a better place with more friendly and caring with more encouragement among the students and the staff.

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