Media and Performance

University of Salford

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Drama

Media and Performance BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Salford, based in Salford, taught full-time over 3 years. 86% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £22,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC - BBC.

A-Level Entry

BCC - BBC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

85.5%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Salford
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Drama
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000