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BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice

at Brighter Futures Merseyside Limited, Liverpool · training provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma11 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Foundation Diploma, equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels, is for learners looking to study performing arts as a one-year, full-time course and for those wishing to take it alongside another area of contrasting or complementary study, as part of a two-year, full-time study programme. If taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC Nationals or A Levels, it supports progression to higher education. It also supports progression to an Apprenticeship in the performing arts sector or to a further year of study at Level 3.

What you need to get on

Foundation Diploma – For the 540 GLH BTEC programme, all students registered on this programme should have accredited prior learning in both Maths and English (previously achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above or Functional Skill Level 2 in both) The reason behind this is with the Foundation Diploma having an additional 180 GLH required to complete the qualification, students who don’t have to resit Maths and English qualifications additionally would therefore have the time and ability to manage this.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Brighter Futures Jelli Campus

    142 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 5NA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Liverpool

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