Performing Arts Courses at Northumbria

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Study Undergraduate Performing Arts Courses at Northumbria.

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Join a legacy of Alumni, including graduates who have joined Live Theatre, Northern Stage, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as schools, care homes and local authorities. In fact, one of our graduates founded Newcastle’s highly successful Alphabetti Theatre, championing original work from emerging artists.

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Work on live projects with high profile cultural companies such as Northern Stage and Live Theatre, and benefit from workshops and industry visits designed to enhance your skills.

Dance, Drama and Cinematics is ranked Top 15 in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2026).

Drama, Dance & Cinematics at Northumbria is ranked Top 25 in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2026)

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Film (Extended Degree) BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.

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Film BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Bring stories to life and explore ways in which film influences society and culture.

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Fine Art (Extended Degree) BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Unleash your creativity with our BA (Hons) Fine Art program at Northumbria University. Nurture your artistic talent with help from…

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Fine Art BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Do you have a passion for art? Become a critical thinker and a developed maker on this course.

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Mass Communication (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time

Immerse yourself in a dynamic and exciting environment to learn how media influences our daily lives and the world around us, with…

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Mass Communication and Business (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time

Attain the specialist knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to tackle complex communication problems and issues, particularly in…

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Media and Communication (Extended Degree) BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.

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Media and Communication BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Explore the intricacies, history, and future of the media and communications that we create and receive every day.

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Theatre and Performance (Extended Degree) BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules. Explore a broad range of creative art disciplines…

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Theatre and Performance BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Explore a broad range of creative art disciplines and become an arts practitioner ready.

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