BA Performance
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BA (Hons) in Performance, a media and performance degree focusing on creative making and critical analysis. The programme provides direct entry to years two through four, with first-year entry available through the separate BA (Hons) Drama course. Students engage with masterclasses delivered by visiting artists, workshops led by industry professionals, and partnerships with arts organisations.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. Degree/diploma qualifications in an unrelated subject accompanied by professional theatre experience will be considered. Applicants may be invited for interview/audition. | Year 2 -- SQA Advanced Highers: BBB (128 UCAS Tariff Points); A-Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff Points); T Levels: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject (120 Tariff points); HNC: Acting & Performance; Musical Theatre; Theatre Arts; Dance; Performance | Year 3 -- HND: Acting & Performance; Musical Theatre; Theatre Arts; Dance; Performance
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 15%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 96%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Performance at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £28,500.
What do graduates of BA Performance at University of the West of Scotland do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Performance at University of the West of Scotland?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Performance at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Performance at University of the West of Scotland?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.