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Key details

Course area
Performing Arts
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C000311 Child course code: Q001922
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Course introduction

Perfect if you want to explore your talents in acting and dance and gain some experience in the performing arts.

You’ll learn the basics of performance and the skills needed to develop a career in performing arts. You will begin to develop techniques to create a character and perform in front of an audience.

You can expect a good all-round grounding in the basic techniques of performance. Experienced tutors will help you develop skills in dance and acting and help you gain a good understanding of the performing arts industry. The course will help with confidence and self-esteem and develop team work and communication skills.

Course information

1 year

Music, Performing & Production Arts (Level 1 UAL Diploma)

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 3–1 (D–G), including English and maths at grades 3–1 (D–G), or a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification and you will also be asked to sit an initial assessment. The initial assessment must show that you are ready to study English and maths at Level 1. If your results are lower than this, don't worry, we'll find the right course for you.

Choose to follow with further study on a Level 2 Performing Arts course or into another career using the wide range of skills developed.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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Careers related to this course

Actors, Entertainers and Presenters

Potential Earnings

£54,380.24

Average Earnings

£29,079.12

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Media, Publishing and Information Services

People in these occupations produce, publish, and release media and provide library, archive, curation, and information services.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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