MA Performance

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 54 with no individual score below 51.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission to a specific program. Some courses may have additional requirements, such as a portfolio or an interview, and competition for certain programs may be high.

Leeds Beckett University offers various scholarships and financial support options to eligible students. These scholarships aim to recognize academic excellence, support talented individuals, and provide opportunities for students who may face financial constraints.

1. Vice Chancellor's Scholarship: This prestigious scholarship is awarded to exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and personal accomplishments. It provides a partial tuition fee waiver for the duration of the program.
2. Academic Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance. It offers a partial tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
3. Sports Scholarships: Leeds Beckett University offers sports scholarships to talented athletes who compete at a regional, national, or international level. These scholarships provide financial support, access to sports facilities, and mentoring programs.
4. Carnegie School of Sport Elite Athlete Scheme: This scheme supports elite athletes who are studying at Leeds Beckett University. It offers tailored support, flexible study arrangements, and access to world-class sports facilities.
5. Care Leaver and Estranged Student Scholarships: Leeds Beckett University provides additional support for students who have experienced care or are estranged from their families. These scholarships offer financial assistance and dedicated support services.
6. Subject-Specific Scholarships: Some academic schools within Leeds Beckett University may offer subject-specific scholarships for outstanding students in certain disciplines. These scholarships may vary in terms of eligibility criteria and benefits.

Graduates of the MA Performance program at Leeds Beckett University are well-prepared for a range of fulfilling career opportunities in the performing arts.

1. Professional Performers: Graduates may pursue careers as professional actors, dancers, musicians, or multidisciplinary performers, working in theater, dance companies, music ensembles, or interdisciplinary performance groups.

2. Choreographers and Directors: Some graduates may choose to become choreographers or directors, creating their own productions or leading performance projects.

3. Arts Educators: Opportunities exist in arts education, where graduates can teach performance skills to aspiring artists at schools, colleges, or community organizations.

4. Performance Researchers: Graduates interested in the academic side of performance can pursue research and teaching roles in universities or cultural institutions.

5. Arts Management: Graduates with a strong understanding of performance production may explore roles in arts management, overseeing the logistical and administrative aspects of performances and cultural events.

6. Community Arts Practitioners: Some graduates may choose to work as community arts practitioners, using their skills to engage with and empower diverse communities through the arts.

7. Arts Administration: Opportunities also exist in arts administration, where graduates can contribute to the planning and management of cultural organizations, festivals, and events.

8. Entrepreneurial Ventures: Graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit may establish their own performance companies or artistic ventures.

9. Further Study: Some students may choose to pursue further academic study, such as a Ph.D. in performance studies or a related field.