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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificatePearson 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.

160 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East29

  • Brompton Academy

    Gillingham · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and a performing arts related subject. You will need to have some previous performance experience be expect

  • Chatham Grammar

    Chatham · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and a performing arts related subject. You will need to have some previous performance experience be expect

  • 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 Drama and preferably English. All students will be expected to attend a

  • Cornwallis Academy

    Maidstone · 2 years

    They ask for: BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts (acting or drama) – Merit GCSE Drama – B / 6 GCSE Dance - B / 6 Should you not meet the entry requirements, or not studied Performi

  • Fulston Manor School

    Sittingbourne · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4

  • George Abbot School

    Guildford · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9-4

  • Havant and South Downs College

    Waterlooville · 2 years

    They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 9-4, including a 4 in English. Alternatively, if you have studied at Level 2, you should have achieved a Merit or above. To study this cours

  • King Alfred'S

    Wantage · 2 years

    They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C

  • Kings Academy Binfield

    2 years

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Leigh Academy Strood

    Rochester · 2 years

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Leigh Academy Wilmington

    Dartford · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and a performing arts related subject. You will need to have some previous performance experience be expect

  • Northfleet Technology College

    Gravesend · 2 years

    They ask for: GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at Grade 4 or above. Demonstration of performance ability. Level 2 qualification in Drama preferred but not essential.

  • Rainham School For Girls

    Gillingham · 2 years

    They ask for: Normal entry requirements: 5 GCSEs graded at 4 or above (counting 2 BTECs maximum) A grade 4 in English or Maths. The normal entry requirements for an advanced

  • 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

  • Sackville School

    East Grinstead · 2 years

    They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, ideally including a 5 or above in English language or literature; this will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Some previous p

  • Sandwich Technology School

    Sandwich · 2 years

    They ask for: STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you

  • Seaford Head School

    Seaford · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. Students do not need to have completed a GCSE or BTEC in Drama and Performing Arts. However, a level 5 in English Literature will h

  • Shoreham Academy

    Shoreham-By-Sea · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4/5 or above including Grade 6 in GCSE Dance (subject to course leader’s approval)

  • St John'S Catholic Comprehensive

    Gravesend · 2 years

    They ask for: A minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE Grade 4/BTEC Level 2 Pass or higher and either BTEC Level 2 in Performing Arts - Drama (Merit or higher) or GCSE Drama (Grade C/

  • St John'S Catholic Comprehensive

    Gravesend · 2 years

    They ask for: A minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE Grade 4/BTEC Level 2 Pass or higher and either BTEC Level 2 in Performing Arts ? Dance (Merit or higher) or GCSE Dance (Grade 4/

  • The Beaconsfield School

    Beaconsfield · 2 years

    They ask for: Students should have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 including English and Maths.

  • The Burgate School and Sixth Form

    Fordingbridge · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and a performing arts related subject. You will need to have some previous performance experience be expect

  • The Maplesden Noakes School

    Maidstone · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 4-9 in GCSE Drama or Dance or BTEC Performing Arts Merit or Higher Students in this course must be willing to sing solo.

  • The Maplesden Noakes School

    Maidstone · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 4-9 in GCSE Drama or BTEC Performing Arts Merit or Higher

  • The Maplesden Noakes School

    Maidstone · 2 years

    They ask for: BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) Merit or higher or 4-9 in GCSE Dance or by audition process

  • The Robert Napier School

    Gillingham · 2 years

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including English

  • 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

  • Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

    Ashford · 2 years

    They ask for: GCSE Dance grade 5 or Btec L2 Dance

  • Trinity School

    Newbury · 18 months

    They ask for: Five grade 5s to include Grade 5 in Dance or Drama at GCSE

East of England27

  • Barclay School

    2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Level 4 or above

  • Birchwood High School

    Bishop's Stortford · 2 years

    They ask for: Minimum TPS 34

  • East Coast College

    Lowestoft · 216 hours

    They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.

  • East Norfolk Sixth Form College

    Great Yarmouth · 12 months

    They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE English Language is required. Applicants for this course will be invited to take part in a short Creative Workshop to demonstrate their ability

  • Fearnhill School

    Letchworth Garden City · 23 months

    They ask for: 5 GCSE 9-1 Level 2 BTEC

  • Goffs Academy

    Waltham Cross · 2 years

    They ask for: This will require a Merit in Dance if studied. If Dance has not been studied before, students will be required to pass an audition prior to being accepted on th

  • Haileybury Turnford

    Waltham Cross · 24 months

    They ask for: See school website for more details.

  • Hinchingbrooke School

    Huntingdon · 2 years

    They ask for: Minimum entry requirements for Sixth Form are Five 5s. For this course; Dance experience and/or GCSE grade 4 in Dance/BTEC Merit or above

  • HITCHIN BOYS' SCHOOL (Academy Trust)

    2 years

    They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w

  • Hitchin Girls' School

    Hitchin · 2 years

    They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w

  • Kesgrave High School

    Ipswich · 2 years

    They ask for: 6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above. It is also desirable for students to achieve a Grade 5 or above in the subject (or related subjects) tha

  • Longdean School

    Hemel Hempstead · 2 years

    They ask for: English Language – 5 Proven Ability in Drama - BTEC L2 Merit or GCSE Drama - 5 or external drama qualifications like Lamda exams OR Proven ability in Dance - BT

  • Marriotts School

    Stevenage · 2 years

    They ask for: Students should have Dance GCSE grade B or BTEC First Award (Level 2) Distinction or Distinction* grades. Those students who have any previous dance or performi

  • Marriotts School

    Stevenage · 2 years

    They ask for: Students should have Drama GCSE grade 5 or BTEC Level 2 grade of Distinction or Distinction*. We would prefer students to have any previous Drama history, for e

  • Northstowe Secondary College

    2 years

    They ask for: To study Level 3 Dance, students require a GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent in English. A GCSE or BTEC in Dance is advantageous but not essential. Students should als

  • Ormiston Bushfield Academy

    Peterborough · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4 including Grade 5 in both GCSE English and a Grade 5 in a GCSE Performing Arts Subject

  • Ormiston Victory Academy

    Norwich · 2 years

    They ask for: In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5's or above, including Eng

  • Plume School

    Maldon · 2 years

    They ask for: GCSE Dance Grade 4 or Grade 5 in a vocational Dance Syllabus BTEC L2 Dance – Level 2 Pass

  • Sir John Leman High School

    Beccles · 2 years

    They ask for: Ideally GCSE Drama Grade 5 or Performing Arts BTEC Level 2 Merit (or equivalent). Students not meeting this criteria may be considered after interview with Mrs.

  • St Ivo Academy

    St. Ives · 2 years

    They ask for: Five 5's including English and 4+ in mathematics. BTEC level 2 dance qualification at level 2 pass or better, if studied. If not, experience in dance required.

  • St Peter'S School

    Huntingdon · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 4 minimum in GCSE Drama or equivalent at Level 2 BTEC in Performing Arts in addition to the entry requirements for St Peter’s Sixth Form.

  • The Astley Cooper School

    Hemel Hempstead · 2 years

    They ask for: At least L2 Merit in BTEC Performing Arts (Dance/Drama). At least Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature. Good attitude to learning and excellent attend

  • The Bromfords School

    Wickford · 2 years

    They ask for: Grade 5 English Language/Literature (Grade 5 in Drama, Music or Dance if studied)

  • The Chalk Hills Academy

    2 years

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • The Priory School

    Hitchin · 2 years

    They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w

  • The Stockwood Park Academy

    2 years

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • West Hatch High School

    Chigwell · 2 years

    They ask for: BTEC Dance grade 2 Merit or GCSE grade C and/or grade 5 in Dance or medals/grades from dance school and successful audition. If not taken at GCSE evidence of da

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West Midlands16

East Midlands14

Yorkshire and The Humber13

  • Bridlington School

    Bridlington · 20 months

    They ask for: To study BTEC courses you'll need: Grade 4 or higher in English, Grade 4 or higher in maths, Grade 4 or higher in the subject you're taking

  • Franklin Sixth Form College

    Grimsby · 2 years

    They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria Short audition as part of bridging work

  • Harrogate Grammar School

    Harrogate · 2 years

    They ask for: 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 a

  • Havelock Academy

    Grimsby · 18 months

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and a performing arts related subject. You will need to have some previous performance experience be expect

  • Meadowhead School

    Sheffield · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 4+ including English and Maths GCSE 5 or above in Drama or Merit in Level 2 Performing Arts

  • Ridgewood School

    Doncaster · 2 years

    They ask for: GCSE English Language minimum 4 GCSE Maths minimum 4 Plus 2 other grade 4s including a Merit or a grade 5 in Dance, Drama, Performing Arts or Music.

  • Rossett School

    Harrogate · 2 years

    They ask for: 5 GCSE at level 4+ A keen interest in performing is essential. GCSE English grade 4+ and grade 4+ in Drama is desirable.

  • 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),

  • 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),

  • South Craven School

    Keighley · 24 months

    They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

  • 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),

  • South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College

    North Ferriby · 2 years

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • St Aidan'S Church of England High School

    Harrogate · 2 years

    They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at Grade 4, including GCSE Music, Dance, Performing Arts or Drama if taken.

London12

North East6