Explore your artistic side with an undergraduate degree
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Drama, Dance and Music
If you dream of a career as a performer, studying in the UK will give you the opportunity to:
  • gain first-hand experience of the exciting world of performance art
  • gain practical skills, learning more about the applied aspects of your art
  • be taught different acting/dancing techniques by professionals
  • develop stamina through physical training
  • learn and write about the history and sociology of your craft

Transferable skills gained:

  • communicative skills
  • flexibility and physical stamina
  • technical expertise
  • leadership and performance skills running events.
In the same area, you could:
  • work as a theatre, television or film actor.
  • work in television commercials.
  • perform in a band/as a solo artist. 
  • teach your skills professionally.
  • become a dancer in shows or ballet.

 Related areas you can move into:

  • entertainment and events
  • fashion industry
  • management.
Art & design
Studying art & design in the UK will give you the opportunity to:
  • gain experience of living in a world centre of creativity in the arts, film, music, advertising and graphic design.
  • undertake work placements with some of the UK's leading creative organizations.
  • take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities and your own studio space.
  • be taught by tutors with international business experience.
  • learn in English.

Transferable skills gained:

  • analytical skills
  • confidence
  • innovative skills
  • organisational skills
  • resilience
  • good teamwork
In the same area, you could:
  • work in the fashion industry, the media, business or publishing, depending on your speciality.
  • do further study in your specialist field to enter employment at a higher level, start your own consultancy, or teach at art college or university.

Related areas you can move into:

  • training
  • retail
  • design guidance
  • image consultancy