Higher Nationals in Performing Arts are designed to give students a broad range of skills essential to those who want to seek a career in the performing arts industry and to support their route into employment. Students will study a wide variety of performance disciplines including: Acting, Dance, Singing, and technical theatre options as well as more generic units. By delivering a range of skills the course aims to enhance opportunities for employment in the performing arts industry as well as transferable skills for many other industries.
This course is highly practical in nature assessed entirely through coursework and practical activities that mirror industry requirements.
Students who successfully complete Year 1 of this course will be eligible for a stand-alone Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts.
Successful completion of Year 2 will enable students to receive the Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre).
Throughout this course there will be a requirement for students to work in groups culminating in live performance.
Students on the course will also have the opportunity to see live professional theatre at the Weymouth College Bay Theatre where they will be able to engage in workshops with visiting professionals.
Performing Arts alumni have found success in a number of related pathways, including film, advertising, West End theatre performance, other theatre and technical theatre roles.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts
The General pathway has been created to support students who are unsure of their chosen specialist area at this stage in their development.
Mandatory Core Units: The Performing Arts Industry, Professional Development
Optional Units: Jazz Dance, Contemporary Dance, Singing 1, Acting 1, Voice and Speech for Actors, Devising Theatre and Performance, Crewing
Year 2
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
Mandatory Core Units: Creative Research Project (30 credits) (Pearson-set), Working in the Performing Arts Industry
Specialist Units: Dance for Musical Theatre, Singing 2, Acting 2
Optional Units: Performance Project, Hair and Makeup Design
(* please note Optional units may be subject to change)
Course Details – Assessment Method
This course is predominantly assessed through the completion of assignment projects. Much of the study will require work outside of formal classes, so self-motivation and good time management skills are essential. As a guideline you are advised that a 15-credit unit approximates to a learning time of 150 hours.
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:
W491
Institution code:
W66
Campus Name:
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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
To include a subject related discipline with a minimum total 48 UCAS points achieved.
Applicants should normally be at least 18 years of age. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a subject-specific Level 3 course such as a National Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended Diploma, A Level, Access to Higher Education Course, or a work-based course, such as NVQ 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship with a minimum 48 UCAS points achieved. International applicants will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 achieved within the last two years to apply for this course. Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
Applicants will be considered with a Pass in Access to Higher Education preferably in a subject related discipline. However, ass Diploma pathways may be considered.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.weymouth.ac.uk/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
55%
Go onto work and study:
65%
Fees and funding
EU
5750.0
Year 1
International
5750.0
Year 1
England
5750.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
5750.0
Year 1
Scotland
5750.0
Year 1
Wales
5750.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
5750.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional costs include a £20 College parking permit if applicable. Theatre Season Ticket (approximately £70). Performing Arts Department Hoodie and T Shirt (approximately £30). International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee.
*Note – All costs may be subject to change and may vary dependent on place of purchase.
Provider information
Cranford Avenue
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Weymouth
DT4 7LQ
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