Perfformio (Full-time) (BA Hons)
Perfformio (Performance) is a unique and dynamic Welsh-medium course taught intensively over two years. This course is perfect for those who are passionate about Acting, Singing, Music, Performance, Dance, and Musical Theatre. It provides a comprehensive education in these areas, preparing you for a range of careers in the performing arts.
The course is structured to develop multidisciplinary and confident performers. You will gain strong knowledge and connections within the creative industries in Wales and beyond. We seek students who have the potential to excel in various settings, whether in theatre, concert halls, radio, or television studios.
Our curriculum is ambitious and carefully designed to ensure that students gain rich, timely, and varied experiences. This approach will equip you with the skills needed for multiple career opportunities in the performing arts. You will be introduced to a wide range of practical skills that will help you become a versatile performer. This will enable you to contribute creatively and confidently across many different contexts.
Throughout the two years, you will work closely with industry professionals. This exposure will help you understand the demands of the industry and prepare you to take advantage of the growing need for skilled, versatile, and reliable performers. The course focuses on collaboration and creative practice, encouraging you to explore innovative practices in your performance work.
In addition to practical training, the course offers numerous showcasing opportunities. These will allow you to present your work to a wider audience and build a professional portfolio. The blend of academic study and hands-on experience ensures that you are well-prepared to enter the professional world of performance.
BA Perfformio is designed to foster your growth as a performer who is well-versed in the latest trends and practices in contemporary culture. By the end of the course, you will have developed the expertise and confidence needed to succeed in various performance-related careers.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- Welsh
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our philosophy is centred on delivering an immersive, vocational education that blends theory with practical experience. This course is delivered in the medium of Welsh, reflecting our commitment to nurturing versatile performers who are adaptable, innovative, and well-prepared for the diverse demands of the creative industries.
You will be introduced to the core disciplines of Acting, Singing, Music, Dance, including Tap, Bale, Jazz, Contemporary dance, and Musical Theatre. The focus will be on building a strong foundation of practical skills and exploring each area to develop your versatility and confidence.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
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The emphasis shifts to advanced techniques and integration of skills across different performance forms. Bringing together the skills and technique learnt in two productions that give you the opportunity to work with a director and a professional production team preparing you for future career opportunities in the performing arts.
Compulsory
(40 credits)
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Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Facilities
Performance, Dance and Musical Theatre Facilities Cardiff
Based in Haywood house our students studying in Cardiff have access to several rehearsal studios, including a dance studio with Harlequin dance floor, portable mirrors and Ballet Barres along with a Yamaha PA system and stage piano, a recital room and a computer lab all within walking distance of the city centre.
Further information
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96 UCAS Tariff Points
e.g. A-levels: CCC, BTEC: MMM, IB: 30 and Audition
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to performance and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
We arrange auditions and interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course.
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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Online Audition Process
STEP 1: Self-tape
Musical BA Perfformio students should prepare a self-tape with the following content:
- Songs: One Musical Theatre Song
- Monologue: The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent. Applicants can perform their monologue in either English or Welsh.
Make sure you state clearly at the beginning of the tapes the following info:
- Name
- Degree applying for
- Title of Audition Pieces
STEP 2: Interview
You will be invited to a short interview with the programme team on zoom. You must prepare the following:
- Monologue: The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent. Applicants should perform the monologue in Welsh.
- The programme team will work with you on your chosen piece followed by questions.
Following a successful audition applicants will be offered a place. There are limited places available each year.
We would be looking for 96 UCAS points.
The university may consider applicants without formal qualifications if they are able to demonstrate an exceptional level of ability and practical experience.
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This is a Welsh Medium Course. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
This means this course is available fully in Welsh (360 Credits / 100%). â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If you choose to study your course through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
Additionally, there are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Performances/Events
Students regularly have the opportunity to take part in performances/events throughout their degree, in which we can see growth and application of skills and knowledge.Regular tutorials
We hold formal and informal tutorials throughout the degree in which each student discusses their work with the module tutor or Programme Director. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions.Presentations
Presentations normally take place at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, in order to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria.Process workbooks
Students will document their process and practical work in a workbook which demonstrates their learning and individual pathway. -
Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.