Turn your passion into a creative career
Explore the world of Design for Performance at Nottingham Trent University, where your creativity meets technical expertise. Our courses are designed to shape innovative storytellers for the performing arts industry, offering real-world experiences with renowned partners and hands-on projects. Join a vibrant community and prepare to make your mark on stage, screen, and beyond.
Through live projects, competitions, exhibitions, industry links and placements, you will work in professional contexts and identify how you and your practice sit within the cretaive industries.
See your subject in action
Watch our subject videos, explore the facilities you'll be using and take a look at some of our alumni and student stories to get a real insight into what it's like to study design for performance at NTU
There's so much to look forward to!
Find out more about some of the exciting opportunities you will get as a student at the Nottingham School of Art & Design.
Co Lab
Expand your learning in work-like experiences. Gain the skills employers want in the industry through teamwork, collaborative practice, communication, and more.
Optional Modules
Enhance your studies with our optional modules, offering a blend of unique content and flexible delivery options. Choose from a range of modules to tailor your learning experience and connect across disciplines.
We are what we create
Explore our online showcase - We Are Creatives. Celebrating the work of the Nottingham School of Art & Design's students, you will find a sneak peak of some of our student's work - giving you a real insight into what it's like to be part of the NTU creative community.
Take your next steps towards joining NTU
Whether you're ready to accept your offer, or still want a little time, we've got you covered.
NTU Applicant Portal
If you've applied directly to NTU, or are progressing from Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), log into the NTU Applicant Portal to check your next steps.
See some of the facilities you'll get to use
You’ll work with a range of professional facilities and use industry-standard software across all of our design for performance courses.
Your space to create
Our specialist facilities, tools and technology will support your creative journey. We have a fully equipped studio theatre with workshops, creative design studios with industry standard software and equipment and a digital production suite for 3D printing and laser-cutting. As graduates, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to translate your creative vision into professional practice in this exciting industry.
Take a look for yourself
You’ll also have the opportunity to use resources and equipment from across the Nottingham School of Art & Design and the wider university. Take a look at all the facilities available to you across the Nottingham School of Art & design.
What else you need to know about studying at NTU
Why study at NTU?
NTU is one of the most popular universities in the UK – find out why we should be your next step.
Fees and funding
Everything you need to know about fees and funding while you’re at university, including tuition fees and living costs, how you’ll pay for your studies, and bursaries and scholarships.
Accommodation
We make accommodation easy. Our halls of residence are secure, inclusive of all bills, and within easy reach of campuses and amenities, giving you more time to focus on your studies, settling in, and making friends.
Student life
University is about so much more than just your studies. Everything’s on offer here — there’s sport, art, music, food, and so much more.
View your course page
Still need more information? Browse your course page for further details, including a list of all available course modules and potential graduate career options.