BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

40 providers teach this exact qualification.

London10

Acland Burghley School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Performing art level 2 distinction (if taken), 6+ in GCSE music, dance or drama (if taken). Experience in musical theatre is recommended
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De Salis Studio College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Hewens College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Performing art level 2 distinction (if taken), 6+ in GCSE music, dance or drama (if taken). Experience in musical theatre is recommended
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Parkside Studio College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Parliament Hill School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Performing art level 2 distinction (if taken), 6+ in GCSE music, dance or drama (if taken). Experience in musical theatre is recommended
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Robert Clack School
Dagenham · 2 years
They ask for: All subjects have an average points score (APS) requirement; this is the average GCSE grade achieved in Year 11.
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Rosedale College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Uxbridge High School
Uxbridge · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE A* to C including English and Maths
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William Ellis School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Performing art level 2 distinction (if taken), 6+ in GCSE music, dance or drama (if taken). Experience in musical theatre is recommended
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West Midlands8

E-Act North Birmingham Academy
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and a performing arts related subject or a relevant level 2 qualification. You will need to have some previ
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George Salter Academy
West Bromwich · 24 months
They ask for: Distinction in Level 2 BTEC Performing Arts or Grade 4 in GCSE Dance or Drama.
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Madeley Academy
2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. At least one GCSE/BTEC Level 2 qualification in a Per
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Ormiston Forge Academy
Cradley Heath · 2 years
They ask for: Students should have studied either GCSE or BTEC Drama or Performing Arts achieving either a Pass or grade 4. Students may need to audition to be accepted onto
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Walsall · 720 hours
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at level 4 or above including English, Maths and Performing Arts.
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Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich · 2 years
They ask for: Must be aged 16-18, and meet the course requirements, available on our website
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Walsall Academy
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: • 4 GCSEs (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent
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Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Halesowen · 2 years
They ask for: 5 grade 4s or above including English or Maths
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South West5

Cirencester College
Cirencester · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, from the�core subjects, including English Language and Maths.
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Clevedon School
Clevedon · 2 years
They ask for: At the end of Year 11, have secured a minimum of a grade 4 in Maths and English Language/Literature and at least a grade B or grade 5/6 (B) at GCSE in the subje
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Coombeshead Academy
Newton Abbot · 18 months
They ask for: Five Level 4 GCSEs are required for entry into 6th Form. GCSE Level 5 pass is required in your chosen, or related, subject. This course is designed for students
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Leaf Studio
Bournemouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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Queen Elizabeth'S School
Wimborne · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and a performing arts related subject or a relevant level 2 qualification. You will need to have some previ
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North West4

Bolton Sixth Form College
Bolton · 2 years
They ask for: Students studying three A Levels will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 6 and three GCSEs at grade 5/4, including English Language and Mathema
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North Chadderton School
Oldham · 2 years
They ask for: Preferred A?'- C in GCSE English plus A""- C in GCSE in any of the following, Drama/Performing Arts/Dance/ Music or BTEC Performing Arts.
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Rainhill High School
Prescot · 24 months
They ask for: GCSE/BTEC Dance or external qualifications for example (I.S.T.D, RAD, BBO) are preferably but not essential. Audition workshop for those who do not hold an accr
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Winstanley College
Wigan · 2 years
They ask for: Full details available on our website, click on the 'Go to course' button below.
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South East4

Chiltern Hills Academy
Chesham · 2 years
They ask for: Students wishing to study this subject should have achieved a grade 5/6 or above in GCSE Dance. Students should be attending regular jazz, ballet, modern or con
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Imberhorne School
East Grinstead · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs @ Grades 4-9, including 4+ in GCSE English & 4+ in GCSE Dance, Drama or Music plus a successful audition
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Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood · 24 months
They ask for: Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics. Audition/Interview
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The Sittingbourne School
Sittingbourne · 2 years
They ask for: BTEC Level 3 - Advanced courses, 2 year study programme, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathemat
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Yorkshire and The Humber4

Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria Short audition as part of bridging work
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South Craven School
Keighley · 2 years
They ask for: To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals),
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Wyke Sixth Form College
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full BTEC programme
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Wyke Sixth Form College
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full BTEC programme
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East Midlands3

Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust
Derby · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Skegness Academy
Skegness · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE - Grades 9 to 4
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St George'S Academy
Sleaford · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for level 3 applied study apply. Much of your time will be spent working practically with others. A lot of your enjoyment and ach
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East of England2

East Coast College
Lowestoft · 432 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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Great Baddow High School
Chelmsford · 2 years
They ask for: This is a two A Level equivalent course and students will select a further one or two A Levels or equivalent courses.
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