Student Handbook 2024/25
HNC Performing Arts (general pathway)/ HND Performing Arts (acting pathway) (Level 4 / 5 Higher National Certificate / Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Performing Arts
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Professional development
- The performing arts industry
- Creative research
- Professional development
- The performing arts industry
- Creative research
- (Optional) : Choreography 2
- (Optional) : Auditioning
- (Optional) : Management role
- (Optional) : Directing
- (Optional) : Acting 2
- (Optional) : Acting 1
- (Optional) : Acting for camera
- (Optional) : Choreography 1
- (Optional) : Stagecraft
- (Optional) : Musical theatre history in practice (singing/ acting)
- (Optional) : Dance for camera
- (Optional) : Working in the performing arts industry
- (Optional) : Physical theatre
- (Optional) : Sound Operation
- (Optional) : Choreography 2
- (Optional) : Auditioning
- (Optional) : Management role
- (Optional) : Directing
- (Optional) : Acting 2
- (Optional) : Acting 1
- (Optional) : Acting for camera
- (Optional) : Choreography 1
- (Optional) : Stagecraft
- (Optional) : Musical theatre history in practice (singing/ acting)
- (Optional) : Dance for camera
- (Optional) : Working in the performing arts industry
- (Optional) : Physical theatre
- (Optional) : Sound Operation
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
32 UCAS Points plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory audition/ interview. Students with acting, dance or technical theatre experience are encouraged to apply.ROI Requirements
32 UCAS Points equivalent plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory audition/ interview. Students with acting, dance or technical theatre experience are encouraged to apply.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
n/a
What's Next?
Further Study
Students can progress in to second year in a number of drama/performing arts degree courses at UCLAN, Queens, UU and into third year at University of West of Scotland. Previous students have also progressed to further study at LAMDA, RADA, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Mountview.Career Prospects
Students can go on to work in a variety of areas within the arts including professional acting for stage and screen, backstage industries such as stage management, lighting, set and sound design and education.Enquiry
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This course has been an exciting and challenging journey that allowed me to discover my love of design. The excellent tutors opened my eyes to new materials, techniques and media which has helped me develop my illustration and digital skills. I’ve now decided to study Game Design at university.Shan Farren -
My course has helped ignite my passion for Musical Theatre and gave me the confidence to follow my dreams!Eoin Callaghan (Performing Arts)