Study Performing Arts in the United Kingdom

262 programmes in performing arts at 66 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 22,931 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,475 USD and 24,501 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Performing Arts programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Music and Drama Bangor University Bachelor's 25,934 USD
Theatrical and Media Make-Up Advanced Bedford College — 3,301 USD
Bachelor in Musical Theatre (4 Years) Buckinghamshire New University Bachelor's 20,475 USD
Trinity College Diploma in Musical Theatre and Dance BIMM University — —
Bachelor in Ba World Performance University of Essex Bachelor's 30,848 USD
Master in Theatre Performance Ma Leeds Beckett University Master's 25,170 USD
Bachelor in Dance and Drama Hons Kingston University, England Bachelor's 21,566 USD
Technical Theatre & Stage Management Advanced Bedford College — —
Performing and Production Arts Intermediate Bedford College — —
Bachelor in Acting Stage And Screen Foundation Year University of West London Bachelor's 23,887 USD
Musical Theatre Advanced (Level 3) – BBL124 Bedford College — —
Performing Arts Advanced (Level 3) – 25601 23 Bedford College — —
Master in Bristol Old Vic Theatre School UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) Master's 23,204 USD
Master in Ba Hons Dance And Aerial Arts University of Chichester Master's 21,089 USD
Master in Acting And Theatre Making University of West London Master's 23,546 USD
Bachelor in Dance Buckinghamshire New University Bachelor's 20,475 USD
Master in Theatre and Performance MA (2 Years) Queen Mary University of London Master's 15,219 USD
Bachelor in Theatre and Performance (4 Years) Birkbeck, University of London Bachelor's 16,400 USD
Bachelor in Modern Languages / Drama and Theatre Aberystwyth University Bachelor's 18,170 USD
Master in Ba Honours Acting And Performance 1 Year Topup Sheffield Hallam University Master's 24,569 USD
Acting Advanced (Level 3) – TKL123 Bedford College — —
Musical Theatre Advanced Bedford College — —
Master in Ma Choreography And Professional Practice University of Chichester Master's 21,157 USD
Bachelor in Theatre & Performance University of Reading Bachelor's 35,284 USD

Performing Arts in the United Kingdom by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 122 20,475 USD 22,931 USD 24,501 USD
Master's 68 21,157 USD 24,569 USD 29,449 USD
PhD 6 24,433 USD 27,845 USD 28,664 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within performing arts

Performing Arts 148 Theatre 85 Dance 29

Universities for performing arts in the United Kingdom

Study Performing Arts in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many performing arts programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
262 performing arts programmes at 66 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a performing arts degree in the United Kingdom cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in performing arts in the United Kingdom is 22,931 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,475 USD and 24,501 USD per year.
Can I study performing arts in the United Kingdom in English?
Yes — 100% of the performing arts programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (262 of 262).
Are any of these performing arts programmes available online?
2 of the 262 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.

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