Diploma in Performing and Production Arts
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.
100 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East31
Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).. For further information
Their version£4,670Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).. For further information
Their version£4,670Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).. For further information
Their version£4,670Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).. For further information
Their version£4,670Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).. For further information
Their version£4,670Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: To join this Level 3 course you should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above preferably including English and maths and examples of your creative work t
Chichester · 2 years
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Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: To join this Level 3 course you should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above preferably including English and maths and examples of your creative work t
Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: To join this Level 3 course you should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C)or above preferably including English and maths and you will be asked toperform a 1 2
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English or maths at grade 4. A successful audition will be required.
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Maths. A successful audition will be required.
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English or maths at grade 4. A successful audition will be required.
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English or maths at grade 4. A successful audition will be required.
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE grade 4 in English Language and grade 4 in Drama (if taken).
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language. Audition - You will also be required to pre-prepare and learn a two-minute monologue to perform at t
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English Language. You will also be required to take part in an audition where we will assess your potential. You will sing a mus
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language. Dance experience is essential and you will be expected to attend an audition as part of the interview
Gillingham · 1 week
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths at grade C/4 or above.
North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot)
Epsom · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
Basingstoke · 1 year
They ask for: Please see website
Their versionFreeRichard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Fareham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths) OR Relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including GCS
Their versionFreeFareham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths) OR Relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including GCS
Their versionFreeFareham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths0. Science is preferable, and Art or a creative art portfolio to demonstrate a
Their versionFreeWinchester · 494 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their version£4,373The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 one of which may be a Level 2 BTEC/ UAL Diploma in Performing Arts at merit.
Their version£4,670The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 35 weeks
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above. One of these must be English or maths. Some previous drama, dance and/or singing study would be advantageous but is not essentia
Their version£4,670The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 35 weeks
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above. One of these must be English or maths. Some previous production work (school or amateur) or a portfolio would be advantageous, b
Their version£4,670
Yorkshire and The Humber13
Rotherham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's 9-4 (A*-C)
Their versionFreeHeart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. OR 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or Maths. OR GC
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English In addition: Audition and interview.
2 years
They ask for: https://ncbradford.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFreeDoncaster · 2 years
They ask for: https://ncdoncaster.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFreeNorth Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements.
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-creative-industries/
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
York · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
South West11
42 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£4,000St. Austell · 1 year
They ask for: Cornwall College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.cornwa
Their version£4,670Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Barnstaple · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£4,676Paignton · 10 years
They ask for: You will need to have achieved a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including English, You may be required to take part in an audition as evidence of pe
Their version£4,790South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stroud · 432 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£4,670The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole · 2 years
They ask for: Students should have a minimum of 5 x GCSE's at Grade 4 or above (including English and Maths (at minimum of grade 4). It is expected that all students will be
Their version£2,882University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 35 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
Their version£4,170Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham · 2 years
They ask for: Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
East of England10
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
Cambridge · 2 years
They ask for: You should be at least 16 years of age. A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (A - C) including English or Maths and one of which should be in a Performing Arts
Colchester · 9 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 2 qualificat
Colchester · 9 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 2 qualificati
Colchester · 9 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 2 qualification (Merit/Distincti
Ware · 35 weeks
They ask for: To take on this course you will need:5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above or a Level 2 at Merit levelTo attend an interview/ creative workshop to assess your skills an
Their version£4,670Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English plus Drama grade 6/B or above. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma and a GCSE grade 4/C or a pa
St. Albans · 36 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 � 4 including Maths and English or a full Level 2 and grades 9 � 4 including English & Maths.
Ipswich · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above. As part of the entry re
Unified Seevic Palmer'S College
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama If you have not taken Drama at GCSE but
North West9
Bury · 2 years
They ask for: For Level 3 Performing Arts: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in English Language and a Merit on the L2 Diploma in Performing and P
Kendal · 35 weeks
They ask for: - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language & Maths. - A reference from your previous school or college. - A successful audition.
Their version£3,000Kendal · 35 weeks
They ask for: - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language & Maths. - A reference from your previous school or college. - A successful interview.
Their version£3,000Leyland · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5x Grade C/Level 4 including either Maths or English Language at Level 4 or above, and no less than a Level 3 in the other. A successful audition.
Their versionFreeSouthport · 34 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 5 including, English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above. Student's must also successfully pass an audition. For the dance audition - D
Southport · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
St. Helens · 432 hours
They ask for: Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
St. Helens · 432 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
Liverpool · 1 year
They ask for: 5 x GCSE Passes – A-C grades Some previous performance/technical experience If you are unsure of the entry requirements, or if you don't meet the criteria, plea
London7
London · 12 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 including English (or equivalent).
Their versionFreeLondon · 37 weeks
They ask for: You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Maths and a Music/Performing Arts subject or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Applicants will need:Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English LanguageA successful auditionCommitment, creativity and enthusiasm for performanceWe welc
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
Their version£4,670
West Midlands7
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or a Level 2 Diploma at Merit or above. You�ll also be required to complete an audition at interview.
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You will need 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above or a Level 2 Diploma at grade Merit or above. You will also be required to complete an audition at Interview.
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English or Maths.
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or a Level 2 Diploma at Merit or above. You�ll also be required to complete an audition as part of the interview proc
Heart of Worcestershire College
Redditch · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements are 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above - including Maths and English.
Their version£3,500Penkridge · 35 weeks
They ask for: 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
Their versionFreeRoyal Leamington Spa · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
East Midlands6
Chesterfield · 1 year
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above - must include English, Maths and a creative subject (extracurricular performing arts experience will be considered). You will also
Their version£4,670Loughborough · 1 year
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English. Applicants are also required to attend an audition.
Loughborough · 1 year
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English. Applicants are also required to attend an audition.
Loughborough · 1 year
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English. Applicants are also required to attend an audition.
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English Language and Maths – both of these must be grades 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English Language and Maths – both of these must be grades 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English
North East6
Gateshead · 1 year
They ask for: How will I be assessed? Continuous assessment using class based assignments and portfolio of evidence How will I be taught? A mixture of classroom, practical an
Gateshead · 1 year
They ask for: You will need GCSE English at Grade 4 (C) or above, plus 3 other GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above (preferably including Maths). Relevant vocational qualifications
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: - 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths. - Evidence of previous experience or study in dance at an appropriate level.
Their version£9,000Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for current details.
Their version£2,882Newcastle Upon Tyne · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including maths and English and preferably a performing Arts subject,or A level 2 Vocational qualification at least Merit incl
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths - Evidence of previous experience or study in drama at an appropriate level.
Their version£9,000