Performance auditions
Find out everything you need to know about your Performance audition.
If you've applied for Performing Arts or Screen Performance, you're in the right place.
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Find out everything you need to know about your Performance audition.
If you've applied for Performing Arts or Screen Performance, you're in the right place.
Congratulations on being invited for an audition, we are really looking forward to meeting with you.
You'll take part in a group audition day, and our friendly student recruitment team, Student Ambassadors and academics will be with you to make sure your audition is as stress-free as possible. If you haven’t already, you'll soon receive an email with our available interview dates. Please book on as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
You'll need to perform an audition piece that you have prepared and developed in advance. This needs to be something you are comfortable performing to other applicants during your audition day.
You'll be expected to perform one of the following based on the course you have applied for:
We want you to shine and show us what you are capable of during your audition. We want to see your skills and where you could develop further, but also to see your confidence and your willingness to perform in front of others. You may want to rehearse your piece to family and friends before the day of your audition.
After you have performed, we might ask you questions about your piece such as:
We'll also ask you some interview questions about why you want to study your chosen course at this University.
Please contact applicant.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk for further guidance on preparing for your audition, or check out our advice below:
You'll need to bring any music you might need for your audition. We recommend you bring this on your phone.
You don't need to wear formal interview attire to your Performance audition but you will need to wear clothing suitable to perform.
Your Performance audition will take place at either our City Campus or our Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. The campus you'll need to attend will depend on the course you have applied for – remember to check your confirmation email once you've booked your slot to see where you need to go.
You can reach us by car, bus, train or Metro. In your confirmation email, you'll receive a free parking permit. Please note a parking space is not guaranteed. Alternative car parks can be found on the Sunderland City Council website.
If you are travelling by Metro, the nearest stations are University for City Campus and St Peter's or Stadium of Light for the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.
Did you know that we offer a travel bursary to support you with travel expenses? If you are based in the UK and live more than 20 miles away from the University, you could claim back up to £100 depending on your location. For further details including eligibility read our Terms and Conditions or contact us on travel.bursary@sunderland.ac.uk.
View our AccessAble accessibility guides for support with planning your journey.
You'll be with us for either a full morning or a full afternoon depending on the time of your audition.
We'll take you on a full campus tour at the start of the day, then you'll get the chance to meet academics and Student Ambassadors. You'll have time to warm up before your audition before you're called forward to perform your piece to the rest of the group. After you have performed you might be asked some questions about the piece. Finally, to finish the day, we'll have a one-to-one conversation to get to know you more.
We'll email you with the outcome of your audition and you'll also be able to view this decision on your myApplication portal and UCAS Hub.
If you have a query about your application, please contact studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk.
If you have any questions about your Performance audition please contact us at applicant.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3374.