HomeUniversity of DerbyBA Theatre Arts with Foundation Year

BA Theatre Arts with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
A+ /86
Graduate Salary
£18,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
94%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

31%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Artistic, literary and media32%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12%
Process, plant and machine operatives3%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
75%
02
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
03
Customer service occupations
10%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
50%
Career On Track

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