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Performing Arts Acting and Dance Performance Level 3 Yr 1 (LE3)

at South Staffordshire College, Penkridge · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

Study within performing arts can be rewarding for many reasons. Whether you enjoy the spotlight or prefer to work behind the scenes, studying a performing arts qualification will give you the chance to learn and explore many skills, as well as learning about the range of employment opportunities within the Industry to support you in your journey towards a successful career. Being taught by tutors who have themselves worked professionally within the Industry, can make a real difference to your development and their experience and knowledge can have a significant impact on your overall development. A performing arts qualification can lead to varied career paths from creative therapies in the healthcare sector to the more traditional roles of actors, dancers and performers. Work on the course is project based which means you can work towards a vocationally relevant scenario and this allows lots of opportunities to learn, develop and extend your skills further. While there are opportunities for you to work individually, there is also the opportunity to work as a team and nothing is more satisfying than working with like-minded creative people towards a common goal. So, if you are enthusiastic, creative, committed, determined and resilient, performing arts could be the career for you.

What you need to get on

To apply for Level 3, you’ll need at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4+, including English and/or maths. If you haven’t achieved these, you can complete them as part of your study. You’ll attend an interview and audition/taster session to meet the team and join practical workshops. Prior experience helps, but enthusiasm and passion for performing arts matter most.

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

  • Lichfield Campus

    Lichfield Campus The Friary, Lichfield, WS13 6QG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lichfield

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