Performing Arts - Level 5 Higher National Diploma

Essentials

Duration: 2 Years Full-time
Start date: 16th September 2024
End date: 6th June 2026
Information Event: Yes

Course fees for each year.

Fees are payable annually.
The fees for year 2 may be subject to change.

Find out more about eligibility for reduced course fees, payment options and financial support available in our fees and funding page.

Subject to Approval

Course Content

This exciting course is ideal for students seeking a career in the Performing Arts industry. Across the two years, Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Performing Arts offer:

• A stimulating and challenging programme of study that will be both engaging and memorable for students.
• The essential subject knowledge that students need to progress successfully into further study or the world of work.
• A varied approach to assessment that supports progression to Level 6 and also allows Centres to offer assessment relevant to the local economy, thereby accommodating and enhancing different learning styles.
• A qualification designed to meet the needs and expectations of students aspiring to work in an international Performing Arts environment.

Students will study a variety of units including:

• The Performing Arts Industry.
• Professional Development.
• Commercial Dance.
• Directing.
• Acting for Camera.
• Musical Theatre History.

Course Aims

The BTEC Higher National qualification in Performing Arts is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning and wish to pursue or advance their career in Performing Arts.

• A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Performing Arts, Drama, Dance, Musical Theatre or Music.
• A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent).
• Other related Level 3 qualifications.
• An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution.
• Related work experience.
• An international equivalent of the above.

Where mature students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions by 12th August, as an application deadline will apply. It is at the College's discretion to consider APEL enquiries after the dates stated.

Upon successful completion of all year one modules, students will achieve a full Level 4 HNC award. On completion of all year 2 modules, students will leave the course with a full level 5 HND diploma. Typical progression routes would be to University in a related subject area or students may secure employment within the performing arts industry.