A group of students performing on stage

What You Will Study

  • Acting 2
  • Singing 2
  • Jazz Dance 2
  • Creative Research Project
  • Working in the Performing Arts Industry
  • Dance for Musical Theatre
  • Performance Project

This course focuses on professional development, training, and academic study.

The course offers you the opportunity to develop as an original artist in singing, dancing, and acting through song, in order to achieve a sound knowledge of the industry and give you optimum scope for your future career.

Underpinning the practical aspects of the course is the exploration of theoretical concepts of performance and its creation and presentation. This course will provide you with the opportunity to apply your experience in the studios in a diverse range of performance arenas such as community-based contexts, performance projects, and theatre-based performance.

  • Attendance Expectations

    3 days per week, plus evening performances.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    The College assesses you through the coursework that you produce as you complete each unit, this may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. The majority of units have some form of performance-based assessment attached that focus on a range of performance skills and genres.

    There is a minimum of one piece of assessed work per unit.

  • Entry Requirements

    HNC Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)

  • Fee Information

    These fees relate to 2024/25:

    £6,950

  • Further Study

    This course is recognised as a qualification in its own right or can be combined with a top-up degree to obtain a full honours degree like our BA (Hons) Performance Industries course. Alternatively, you can study a PGCE or Certificate in Education to progress to teaching.