BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice

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.

51 providers teach this exact qualification.

North West10

Brighter Futures Merseyside Limited
Liverpool · 11 months
They ask for: Foundation Diploma – For the 540 GLH BTEC programme, all students registered on this programme should have accredited prior learning in both Maths and English (
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Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 4s at GCSE with a 4 in Maths or English Language
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Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: At least five 4s at GCSE, including at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Maths.
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Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a 4 in Maths or English Language
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Cheshire College South and West
Crewe · 468 hours
They ask for: "Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (D), including a 4/3 (C/D) combination for maths and English."
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Cheshire College South and West
Crewe · 468 hours
They ask for: "Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (D), including a 4/3 (C/D) combination for maths and English."
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Cowley International College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language. Ideally, Drama, Dance or Music at Level 2 (GCSE or BTEC) will have already been studie
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Priestley College
Warrington · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Blackpool Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please s
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The Blackpool Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please s
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South East9

Bexhill College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least four to five GCSEs graded 9-4 including English at grade 4 or above. Experience of performing is essential. This course can’t be taken with the Dance N
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Bexhill College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least 4-5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including English at grade 4 or above. A keen interest in dance and experience in at least one dance style. This qualification can
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Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above to include:*English Language*Drama grade 5 (if taken)*Maths
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Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 and above to include:*English Language*Drama (if taken)*MathsYou will also be required to attend an audition to join this course.
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: p You will need either: /p ul li A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and maths /li li A Merit grade from a Dance Level 2 Diploma
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Esher College
Thames Ditton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Varndean College
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Advanced Level entry requirements, as well as proven successful dance experience.
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Varndean College
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Advanced Level entry requirements Plus: Grade 5 in GCSE Drama or Merit in L2 BTEC (if taken) or a background of successful experience in productions.
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West Midlands7

Codsall Community High School
Wolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 or above in GCSE Drama or a Merit or above in BTEC Performing Arts.
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Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: Usually you?ll need four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects that are relevant to the course you?d like to study (including Maths and/or English). Alternati
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you?d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at g
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you?d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at g
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North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grace C/4 or above or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
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Queen Alexandra College
12 months
They ask for: High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wi
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East of England6

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 921 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 600 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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Luton Sixth Form College
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English grade 3 You will need to take part in an audition. There is no prerequisite to have s
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Luton Sixth Form College
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English – grade 3 You will need to take part in an audition. There is no prerequisite to have
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West Herts College
Watford · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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London4

Barking and Dagenham College
Romford · 449 hours
They ask for: Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
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London South East Colleges
Bromley · 35 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4/A* - C, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based quali
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New City College
London · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
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North East4

Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland · 1 year
They ask for: Level 2 in performing arts or equivalent. GCSE Grades 4 or above in English and maths.
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New College Durham
Durham · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tyne Coast College
South Shields · 1 year
They ask for: No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
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Yorkshire and The Humber4

Calderdale College
Halifax · 460 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or equivalent. For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical au
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent including English For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical audition. Th
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English. For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical audition. The structure o
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East Midlands4

DCG
Derby · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need to have at least four GCSEs at grade C (4) or above, including English Language and a performing arts-based qualification. Alternatively you may h
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Leicester College
Leicester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course at Merit level. Both options also require a prepared audition piece. If you are no
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course at Merit level. Both options also require a prepared audition piece.
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South West3

City of Bristol College
Bristol · 1 year
They ask for: You must have a GCSE in English and in Maths grade 9-4. We recommend that applicants have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 94, however this isnt essential.
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at Grade 4 to include either English Language (or Literature) and/or Maths. A Level 2 Diploma at Merit in an appropriate subject can also be consider
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at Grade 4 to include either English Language (or Literature) and /or Maths. A Level 2 Diploma at Merit in an appropriate subject can also be conside
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