Course Summary

**The Course** This course is suited to performing arts and theatre studies students and those interested in working within the performing arts industries. Encompassing both performance work and backstage skills such as lighting and sound for theatre productions (This is an area where there are a number of career opportunities as it is a growth industry). Giving you an opportunity to work as a touring theatre company, creating original work as well as existing scripts and taking it out to customers and venues. You will also go on a number of theatre trips and be given the chance to provide technical support to other groups in the college. Gloucestershire College is one of only 20 colleges in the country with founder status with the National Skills Academy, Creative and Cultural. The academy recognises, develops and improves skills opportunities for those entering the creative and cultural sector and those already employed within it. This status means that students at Gloucestershire College get exciting opportunities to develop your employability skills and links within the industry. **The Sector** There are currently over 100,000 people working in the performing arts, of which 34% are employed in onstage occupations, such as acting or dancing There are 5,480 businesses, of which 92% employ fewer than 50 people The performing arts industry contributes £4.6 billion to the UK economy 58% of the workforce is self-employed Men and women are equally likely to have a level 4 or above qualification

Course Details - Modules

Possible modules covered in HNC Performing arts (General) Year 1 • Acting 1 • Devising • Movement • Vocal repertoire • Voice and speech for actors • Crewing • Acting for Camera • Professional development • Performing Arts Industry (Pearson set project)

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 03KW

Institution code: G45

Campus Name: Gloucester

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Gloucestershire College will recognise other/combinations of equivalent Level 3 qualifications to meet the UCAS Tariff point requirement.


Mature students (over 21) are welcome and encouraged to apply. Any mature applicants that do not meet the UCAS point requirement will be assessed in terms of appropriate experience, knowledge, or industry-based qualifications. We will consider prior learning, life experience and/or work experience but also explore alternative options with you to set you on your path to your goal.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
IELTS (Academic) 4.5 Across all skills.
TOEFL (iBT) 53.0

To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent). The College will consider Functional Skills Qualification in English and Maths at Level 2. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.

Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 6700.0 Year 1
Scotland 6700.0 Year 1
Wales 6700.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6700.0 Year 1
EU 6700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Gloucestershire College
Princess Elizabeth Way
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cheltenham
GL51 7SJ

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