Media and Performance

University of Salford
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Drama

A-Level Entry

BCC - BBC

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

Do you dream of working with actors, screenwriters and directors to bring a production to life? Or perhaps you’re looking to star in your own radio show? Whatever your professional media goals, our performance and media degree is designed to give you the tools you need to achieve them.

As you progress through your studies, you’ll have the chance to explore performance and media within a unique range of contexts, from radio production and performance, to scriptwriting, directing, producing and screen acting. You’ll also take part in video and drama projects led by professional directors and industry leaders.

What’s more, your final year project will give you the opportunity to specialise in the area of media or performance that interests you most. So, whether your interests lie behind the camera or in front of the microphone, you’ll be creating cutting-edge media and live performance while building a portfolio of work to establish yourself as a professional.

Take a look at some of the work our final year students have produced on this course.

You will:

  • Study with highly skilled professional practitioners to create cutting-edge media and live performance in a vibrant city with a fantastic theatre, arts and music scene

  • Study a course which has produced household names such as Jason Manford, Steve Edge, Emma Atkins, Warren Brown, Erin Shanagher and Peter Kay

  • Have the opportunity to engage with the industry through networking, masterclasses and a suite of professional development opportunities

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  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC - BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3414 Dancers and choreographers
    3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters
    2324 Early education and childcare services managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Salford
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Drama
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,000