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Level 4+
Performance & Production Arts | UAL Professional Diploma in Performance | Level 4
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course is intended as a professional foundation in performance practices and will provide you with an opportunity to stretch and refine your practical skills ready for your next step in to training or industry. It is available as a one-year full-time course giving access into employment,and will open up the possibility of further progression to university. It could also be of interest to those in industry wanting a recognised qualification in line with their experience. With each timetable designed in discussion with individual students, you can access specialist classes across various pathways in both theatre and music to maximise your skills and develop new ones ready for your next step, culminating in performance opportunities in one of our four on-site venues and further afield.
This course features;
- Industry-standard facilities
- Collaborative working
- Flexible learning programme
- Specialist training
FURTHER INFORMATION
Qualifications required
To start at this level, you need to have successfully completed a related Extended Diploma or equivalent (A-Levels).
Further study
On successful completion of the Professional Diploma you can begin your career or you can progress to a university-level course.
Future careers
- Actor / musical theatre performer
- Actor / musician
- Musician
- Songwriter
- Musical director
- Director
- Vocal coach
- Dancer
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
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Financial support
The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time.
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Step 1
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Step 2
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Step 3
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Step 4
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
Step 5
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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