BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Top-Up)

ICTheatre's specialized one-year Degree Top-up program has been designed to enable committed performers to extend their understanding of performing arts in either: Contemporary Musical Theatre or Acting for the 21st Century.

This course is available at the Insitute for Contemporary Theatre in the UK (Birmingham, Essex). In our campus in Birmingham, this course is currently not available to international students who require sponsorship of a Student VISA Route.

If you hold a UK Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or a Trinity College London Professional Diploma in Performing Arts or a similar subject and wish to earn a full honors degree, our flagship BA Hons in Performing Arts and its 3 unique pathways, provides in-depth training shaped by current industry trends.

ICTheatre’s specialized one-year Degree Top-up program has been designed to enable committed performers to extend their understanding of performing arts in either: Contemporary Musical Theatre, Acting for the 21st Century, or Hip Hop Artistry.

The course offers students and practitioners the opportunity to explore aspects of these pathways not usually addressed in vocational training and provides access to further HE study and enhanced employment opportunities when considering career progression.

As part of our Top Up Degree, you have the chance to select from specific options to meet the needs of the industry. Here you can diversify your training and home in areas you may have previously explored in less depth. This is a crucial element of training as you can explore your identity as an emerging creative artist.

Key Facts

• Mode of Attendance: Full-time
• Length of course: 3 years (final year only via Top-Up Route)
• Awarding institution: BIMM University
• Campus delivery: Brighton and Manchester
• Language of study: English
• Final award: Bachelor of Arts (Hons)