Screen Performance BA (Hons)
University of Sunderland
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Sir Tom Cowie Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Sir Tom Cowie Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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**Perfect performance for TV and film. Equip yourself with a range of performance skills. Gain experience that will launch your media career in front of the camera.** Explore the practical, theoretical and contextual aspects of the highly specialist areas of screen performance with this exciting course. Learn skills and techniques for television and film; and prepare for a career in the screen industry.Gain professional practice in screen performance, including: multi-camera acting and ...Read more


Perfect performance for TV and film. Equip yourself with a range of performance skills. Gain experience that will launch your media career in front of the camera.

Explore the practical, theoretical and contextual aspects of the highly specialist areas of screen performance with this exciting course. Learn skills and techniques for television and film; and prepare for a career in the screen industry.Gain professional practice in screen performance, including: multi-camera acting and directing, scriptwriting, production skills, and multi-platform performance.Throughout your studies you’ll be guided and supported by our experts, all of whom are working or researching in media and performance. You’ll study alongside actors, directors, agents, casting directors and independent film makers who will share their experience and encourage you to build your network.Successful completion of this course will qualify you for Spotlight adult performer membership.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
55th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Performing Arts (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Performing Arts (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Performing Arts (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
R
Roisin
21 Nov 23

My tutors are great, the night life is awesome and it’s really affordable. Some of the buildings need updating as we were evacuated during the storm due to concerns...Read more

J
Jaide
21 Nov 23

I enjoy University of Sunderland because the lecturers really value our opinions as students and if we take any complaints to them, we are immediately told a course of action to..Read more

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96 - 112 Grades / Points required

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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Roisin
21 Nov 23
Screen Performance BA (Hons)
My tutors are great, the night life is awesome and it’s really affordable. Some of the buildings need updating as we were evacuated during the storm due to concerns....
Read more
J
Jaide
21 Nov 23
Screen Performance BA (Hons)
I enjoy University of Sunderland because the lecturers really value our opinions as students and if we take any complaints to them, we are immediately told a course of action to...
Read more
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