MA Performing Arts - Performance
The MA Performing Arts Performance award pathway is crafted for performers who want to refine their performance across acting, singing, and dance styles. This pathway offers access to state-of-the-art performance spaces, hands-on mentorship from industry-leading performers, and collaboration opportunities with a variety of performing artists and creatives.
Working across diverse performance platforms throughout the course, you will be showcased in your own bespoke performances, reaching public, private, and industry-focused audiences.
Course Specification
Mode of attendance: Full-time (one year) or part-time (two years)
Awarding institution: BIMM University
Campus delivery: Essex and Manchester
Language of study: English
Final award: MA Performing Arts
Minimum Requirements
A degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry-related subject or significant experience in a relevant field. Overseas students where English is not their native language may be required to meet a minimum English language requirement of an Academic IELTS 6.5. We require a minimum of 6.0 to be achieved in each band.
All applicants will be subject to interview and a portfolio may also be requested for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPCEL).
Progression
You will be qualified to work as an advanced practitioner or educator/researcher within the field of performance arts and related creative industries.
Year 1
All students take the following core modules in their first year of study. Full module detail is subject to final approval.
Develop a range of performance techniques across various styles and settings, which you’ll apply to your own practice, refining your own performance style. With guidance from an experienced performer through 1-2-1 sessions, you’ll produce a small showcase piece.
Previous Module Workshops Include:
- Acting Through Song with Helen Woolf
- West End to Broadway to Screen with Rachel Tucker
- Performance Techniques with Paulo Teixeira
Work alongside directors, choreographers and casting directors to create collaborative performances. This module focuses on the process of creating unified works across disciplines, from initial concept through to final performance. You’ll engage in a unique performance project with an industry stakeholder, capturing your process from inspiration to completion.
Previous Module Collaborations Include:
- Casting Director Preparation with Claire Cassidy
- Vocal Repertoire Build with Craig Mather
- TV/Streaming Commercials with Adam Clayton Smith
Discover how to incorporate technology, such as performing for camera, working with microphones, and technological rehearsal tools, to further enhance your performance quality. This module prepares you to integrate tech elements into both live and recorded settings, preparing you for industry standard technology-performance intersection.
Previous Module Projects Include:
- Musical Theatre Lights & Sound for Performance
- Performance Capture Techniques for Film and Screen
- Vocal Recordings & Production
Learn essential skills to market yourself as a performer, from building a professional performance portfolio to networking with agents and casting directors. This module supports you in navigating the industry, providing the necessary toolkit to present yourself as a confident, industry-ready artist.
Previous Module Projects Include:
- Personal Branding and Identity for Performers
- Showreel & Headshot Development
- Castability & Spotlight Breakdown
In your final trimester, you will rehearse a full-length solo or ensemble performance for a live audience or film screening. Working under 1-2-1 mentorship with an industry professional, you’ll refine your performance, collaborate with a creative team, and stage a production or showcase.
Past productions have included recorded acting performances, live musical theatre performances, and immersive commercial theatrical experiences. Our bespoke facilities provide a professional platform to support your creative vision and establish your artistic identity.
Course Fees
Please visit our Fees page for information on access to Student Loans. Please note, UK students eligible for loans are able to borrow the full course fee for Performers College degrees.
Alumni Discount
Eligible BIMM University alumni commencing a postgraduate programme with an intake year from 2024 will receive a £1,000 discount on their tuition fees.
Career Support & Graduate Destinations
You’ll receive tailored career advice, participate in showreel and headshot sessions, and gain direct introductions to a panel of industry agents. Graduates have secured roles in West End productions, television and film, international theatre tours, and cruise ship productions. Agent representation across musical theatre, tv, film and the commercial sector have been offered following on from the Trimester 3 performance platforms. Discover our graduates’ broad career journeys and achievements here.
Application Process
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