Bircham International University

What you'll study

The degree combines 40 credits of general education (which may be transferred) with 60 BIU-earned academic credits in Performing Arts plus additional elective subjects. Each listed subject is worth 3 academic credits. Core and available subjects include:

• 201PER - Visual Arts
• 202PER - Cinema Language
• 203PER - Narrative Development
• 204PER - Theory of Drama & Comedy
• 205PER - Script & Screen Writing
• 206PER - Scene Analysis
• 207PER - Movie Budget & Planning
• 208PER - Staging & Choreography
• 311PER - Performing Music & Dance
• 312PER - Television Production & Directing
• 313PER - Creativity
• 314PER - Linear & Non Linear Editing
• 315PER - Cinematography
• 316PER - Film Direction
• 317PER - Digital Media Production
• 318PER - Artistic Design
• 421PER - Film Production
• 422PER - Digital Production
• 423PER - Directing Actors
• 424PER - Performing Arts

Students may also select additional courses from other Arts & Humanities modules (subjects such as Art & Philosophy, Musicology, Contemporary Art, Visual & Graphic Design, etc.), pending approval by the university education board. Learning is assessed through reports, projects and a thesis; textbooks required for each course are provided as part of fees.

Entry requirements

Admission is open to adults over 23 years of age. A minimum of 30% of the total credits required by the degree must be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience to gain admission. Up to 20% of total credits may be credited from professional and life experience. A minimum transfer of 40 credits is noted as the general education credit-equivalent toward the bachelor.

Career prospects

The programme aims to develop specialised and applicable knowledge about performing arts forms and their cultural contexts. Graduates seeking roles in creative industries may use the theoretical grounding to support work in areas such as scriptwriting, production planning, directing, choreography, editing and other production or analytical roles within film, television, theatre and related media. Practical career outcomes will depend on each student’s portfolio, additional practical training and professional experience.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Fees cover the programme study materials, textbooks, study guides, evaluation, diploma and transcript; payment plans are available on request (up to 36 monthly instalments). The institution recognises transferred academic credits and credits validated from professional experience, which can reduce the volume of paid BIU-earned credits required. Beyond institutional payment plans, students should explore employer sponsorship, external arts funding bodies and regional student aid options, as this programme description does not list dedicated scholarships.