We’re real, hardworking creatives, led by industry and dedicated to supporting you to progress through hands-on training, industry contacts and cutting edge facilitates, here in the North.

We’re based right in the heart of Manchester city centre at our new state-of-the-art City Campus, which opens its doors in September 2022.

Explore degree pathways in: Acting, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Make-up Artistry, Special Effects, Theatre and Performance Theatre Tech, Vocal Studies.

Special Effects Make-up Artistry - Foundation Degree

Full Time

Train as a qualified make-up artist and equip yourself with the skills for success within the media make-up industry

1-2 Years Backstage Degree make-up North West Wigs

Make-Up Artistry - Foundation Degree

Full Time

Train as a qualified make-up artist and equip yourself with the skills for success within the media make-up industry, with the unique programme design

1-2 Years Backstage Degree make-up North West Wigs

HNC Performing Arts (Acting)

Full Time

The course offers high quality practical and intensive training to expand, unleash and develop acting skills

1-2 Years acting Classical Acting Contemporary Theatre North West Performing Arts Unspecified

BA (Hons) Acting

Full Time

The course, designed and taught by industry professionals is unique in offering a three year intensive training in both screen and stage

3 or More Years acting Classical Acting Contemporary Theatre

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Full Time

Develop your potential for excellence as a triple threat over our three year musical theatre degree, targeting the needs of the industry

3 or More Years Degree Music Musical Theatre North West Performing Arts

BA (Hons) Dance and Performance

Full Time

This is the course for those wanting to bring their own creative ideas, skills and passion for dance and performance to a constantly changing industry

3 or More Years Dance Degree North West Performing Arts

BA (Hons) Top-up Make-up Artistry

Full Time

Enhance your knowledge and expertise in make-up application and equip yourself with the skills to adapt and respond to the challenging demands of t...

1-2 Years Backstage Degree make-up North West

BA (hons) Theatre and Performance

Full Time

This is the course for those wanting to bring their own theatrical ideas and passions to a constantly changing industry

3 or More Years acting Classical Acting Contemporary Theatre Degree North West Performing Arts Physical Theatre

BA (hons) Vocal Studies and Performance

Full Time

The aim of the programme is to train and support professional vocalists in multi-genre performance including both musical theatre and pop music vocals

3 or More Years Degree Music Musical Theatre North West Performing Arts