Postgraduate training at Performers College
Postgraduate training to transform your future.
You’ve got the passion, the ambition, the vision. You know exactly where you want to go, and we know how to get you there.
With our postgraduate training, you’ll become a leader and pioneer in your field. You’ll push yourself to your limits and emerge transformed. Your future in the performing arts is wide open – you’ve just got to seize it. It’s your move. Make it count.
Why choose us for your postgraduate training?
Learn for today’s creative landscape
All our master’s courses are designed and continually updated to reflect the realities of today’s performing arts world. You’ll be trained by active industry professionals, ensuring that what you study today is what you’ll use tomorrow.
Build a career you’re proud of
Our industry network is over 35 years in the making, and it spans employers, agencies, venues, and more. With access to opportunities you won’t find anywhere else, you’ll graduate with a professional portfolio that truly sets you apart.
Drive change in the industry
Innovation. Self-expression. Leadership. That’s what our postgraduate training is all about. We’ll empower you not only to excel in your career but to shape the future of the performing arts as we know it.
Collaborate and connect
Join a vibrant postgraduate community and work with practitioners from different branches of the performing arts – and the wider creative industries. We have four UK campuses, plus partnerships with other creative institutes across Europe.
Explore what matters to you
As a postgraduate student, you’ll have even more freedom to choose your own path. All our MA courses include a large-scale independent project or showcase that allows you to expand your creative practice and tailor your learning to your interests and career ambitions.
Our postgraduate courses
Use your experience to guide others. Craft bold, original work that moves audiences and defines your artistic voice.
Train intensively, hone your craft, and graduate ready for life as a professional performer. Choose your specialism and study at the dedicated Performers College campus: Acting (Birmingham), Dance (Manchester), or Musical Theatre (Essex).
Take the lead in professional theatre productions. Realise your artistic vision and work confidently across genres and platforms.
Think creatively and commercially with this innovative master’s course, designed for future creative leaders.
Shape the future of creative education. Gain the tools, confidence, and critical insight to become a bold and impactful educator.
Ready to apply?
Applying is straightforward, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Start Your Application
Create an applicant account and complete our online application form. It takes around 15-20 minutes.
Step 2: Submit your portfolio/personal statement
Within 10 working days, you’ll receive another form via email. This is your chance to show us your passion, experience, and creative work.
Step 3: Specialist review
A member of our postgraduate team (or a specialist in your chosen discipline) will review your submission within 10 working days and let you know if you’ll progress to interview or audition.
Step 4: Interview/audition
If successful, we’ll invite you to an interview with a Course Leader or to one of our audition days. You’ll receive all the details and guidance you need to prepare.
Step 5: Receive your offer
Following a successful interview, you’ll receive an offer email via your applicant portal, along with an offer pack containing everything you need to know.
Step 6: Accept & secure your place
Accept your offer within 28 days through your applicant portal. You will first be contacted by our Finance Team, and then you will be sent enrolment information.
What a master’s can do for you
A postgraduate qualification isn’t just about adding letters after your name – it’s about transforming what’s possible in your career.
- Advance professionally and financially – Open doors to leadership positions and increase your earning potential.
- Make important connections – Build relationships with industry professionals, fellow creatives, and be part of the BIMM University network.
- Explore your passions in depth – Dive deep into the areas that fascinate you most and become a true expert in your field.
- Change careers with confidence – Whether you’re pivoting into a new sector or chasing a dream role, a master’s gives you the knowledge and credibility to make it happen.
- Stand out in a competitive market – In a crowded industry, a postgraduate qualification demonstrates your commitment and sets you apart.
Key facts (2024):
- 79% of postgraduates secure high-skilled employment – 11% higher than undergraduate level
- Boost your earning potential with a median salary of £47,000 for postgraduates
- Earn approximately £5,000 more per year compared to undergraduate graduates
- Join a competitive market where postgraduate qualifications truly make a difference
Ready to take the next step? Your future in the creative industries starts here.
Got questions?
We’re here to help. Contact our friendly Enquiries Team: Phone: 01273 840 346 Email: [email protected]
Or book a chat with a member of our team to find out more about postgraduate study at Performers College.
