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Edexcel BTEC Nat Ext Cert Performing Arts

at Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course combines a great deal of practical work with closely related written assignments. These include research, where you gather and present information in your own words, and reflecting in writing upon the development of performances. You will gain experience of performing to others in a wide range of genres. The first year focuses on the development of skills through a range of units which enable you to grasp the principles of acting, learn how to use your voice and body within a performance, devise theatre and perform from scripts. As part of crafting performances you will also partake in the development of design ideas for costume, set, props and lighting. The second year of the course, in particular, is largely performance based and students apply and develop their skills in three major assignments? contemporary theatre, classical theatre and physical theatre, culminating in a final major performance.

What you need to get on

For entry on to A Level and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of 240 points in the 6 best full GCSE/ BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or higher. BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE. If more than 1 is studied, only the best will count towards the overall points score. GCSE short courses will not be included. Only grades at 4/C or above will be included. Additionally we require a GCSE in Drama or Level Two BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts is desirable. Please see our website for full details of the Admission Policy.

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

  • Harrogate Grammar School

    Arthurs Avenue, HARROGATE, HG2 0DZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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