Performance: Design and Practice

University of the Arts London
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Drama

About this course

BA Performance: Design and Practice is a course for performance-makers and the makers of performance. This interdisciplinary course challenges conventional ideas, focusing on performance beyond the traditional stage and engaging with new forms and spaces.

The course challenges traditional views of performance by encouraging students to think critically about its role. It explores new forms of performance and examines the relationship between performers, audiences, and the spaces they inhabit.

About Central Saint Martins

Central Saint Martins is a world-leading centre for arts and design education, renowned for innovation and collaboration. Its reputation is built on the creativity of students, expertise of staff, and achievements of its graduates, including Turner Prize winners and Royal Designers.

The College fosters curiosity and experimentation, challenging students to test boundaries and rethink norms. Situated in London’s creative hub, its King’s Cross campus hosts over 500 annual events, connecting students with inspiring practitioners and industry leaders.

Combining academic excellence, creative ambition, and global connections, Central Saint Martins equips students to shape the future of art, design, and performance.

Courses sit within 3 Schools: C School, S School and M School, which cover a range of different disciplines, from fine art and performance to architecture, design, and fashion.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: London

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: London

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
3421 Interior designers
3411 Artists

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
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Drama