Performing Arts - FdA
University of South Wales
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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This innovative course, designed and delivered in partnership with industry, aims to equip you with both practical and theoretical skills in performing arts.The programme will help you to develop an advanced range of abilities, knowledge and understanding about the performing arts as a multifaceted and interdisciplinary form of artistic expression and aims to explore a range of different vocational areas including: acting and live performance, dance and choreography, musical theatre, ...Read more

This innovative course, designed and delivered in partnership with industry, aims to equip you with both practical and theoretical skills in performing arts.The programme will help you to develop an advanced range of abilities, knowledge and understanding about the performing arts as a multifaceted and interdisciplinary form of artistic expression and aims to explore a range of different vocational areas including: acting and live performance, dance and choreography, musical theatre, performance analysis, performance technology, career development and exploring professional work. The course aims to prepare you to work in the performing arts industry or to go on to further academic study. Recent destinations have included Mountview, GSA & The Academy for Live and Recorded Arts.A dynamic course packed full of engaging, innovative and exciting modules delivered by a strong team of experts as well as benefitting from current practices with industry professionals throughout the year thanks a strong workshop programme.

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WUSCA ranking:
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83/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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59th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
15 Dec 13

Overall i like my uni, There are bits and pieces that i dont agree with, like now we have merged we are changing to do things the way Glamorgan do things which i think is unfair..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
24 Nov 13

Uni is an enjoyable experience. My course is interesting and fun. Being in the city Campus the new facilities and partnership with the film school is really..Read more

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£8,000 per year

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£8,000 per year

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£8,000 per year

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£8,000 per year

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£11,900 per year

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£11900 Per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
15 Dec 13
Overall i like my uni, There are bits and pieces that i dont agree with, like now we have merged we are changing to do things the way Glamorgan do things which i think is unfair...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
24 Nov 13
Uni is an enjoyable experience. My course is interesting and fun. Being in the city Campus the new facilities and partnership with the film school is really...
Read more
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
Cardiff And Vale College (Cardiff) Trowbridge Road Cardiff CF3 1XZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Heath High Level  1.9 miles away
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