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Performing Arts

Why Choose Performing Arts?

You might love drama, be passionate about dance or just can’t get through your day without breaking into song.

You have the skills, so now you need to learn the important part – how to lead a successful career. 

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You’ll learn and be assessed through practical projects and performances. There are many opportunities to display your talents in shows and productions open to the public, including the Cultural Festival of Arts, an annual pantomime and a murder mystery event, plus various stage plays, musicals and variety performances.

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Boston College's Performing Arts courses are taught by expert lecturers who have worked in the industry, and even performed in the Royal Variety Show. Crucially, the Performing Arts courses also enable you to meet agents and access opportunities to progress into the entertainment industry.

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 You also have access to the facilities at the recently refurbished Sam Newsom Centre which include a dance studio, practice rooms and performance spaces.

Create your own Opportunities

   Meet our Performing Arts Learners

Lauren Lewis

I love studying in the Sam Newsom Centre. Everyone is great and has a shared interest of wanting to perform.

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Toby Scott

Performing Arts really appealed to me at Boston College because I wanted to make use of the great facilities at the Sam Newsom Centre.

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Josh Elvin

“I have recently been applying for script-writing jobs around the country and internationally”

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Tour Our Facilities

Find out more about our amazing Performing Arts facilities

Life as a Student

Find out what life is like as a Performing Arts Student at Boston College!

Careers

Start Planning Your Future Today!

If you need career inspiration, the College’s Career Coach platform is designed to help you discover careers related to the courses you’re interested in – enabling you to map out your educational journey. Use the 'Search Careers' tool to find your ideal career, as well as related information on wages, employment and related courses.

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