Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaUniversity of the Arts London

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.

84 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East17

Abingdon and Witney College
Abingdon · 2 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSES at Grade 4 including English or Maths or a pass in the subject at Level 2 with a Grade 3/Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 96 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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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
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Itchen College
Southampton · 2 years
They ask for: See Website
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Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: See College website for details
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North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot)
Epsom · 2 years
They ask for: Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Queen Mary'S College
Basingstoke · 1 year
They ask for: Please see website
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Reynolds Training Academy Ltd
Dartford · 60 weeks
They ask for: Entry by audition only. https://www.reynoldsgroup.co.uk/performing-arts/open-days-auditions/ Achievement of Grade 4 or higher or equivalent in maths and English
Their version£1,500
Sparsholt College
Winchester · 494 hours
They ask for: See website.
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The Henley College
Henley-On-Thames · 2 years
They ask for: English Literature 4, Maths 4, plus 3 Grade 4s, (inc GCSE Dance and/or Drama desirable). Subject to successful audition.
Their version£150
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above or a Level 2 BTEC/UAL Diploma in performing arts at merit.
Their version£7,395

London12

Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (formerly A*-C) including English and Maths grades and a Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts; and a reference
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Big Creative Training Ltd
London · 35 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English) or equivalent
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Big Creative Training Ltd
London · 35 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (including English) or equivalent
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Brit School For Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: Students have a wide range of skills and backgrounds and this creates an environment where out students are encourage to respect and appreciate differences. Stu
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Brit School For Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: The Theatre course is looking for dedicated students who are reliable, mature, creative and passionate about working in Theatre. They need to be independent and
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Brit School For Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: A passion for the arts is vital, as is a keen interest in working with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds. You will also need to be highly commi
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Brit School For Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: You will need to be dedicated, organised and a good timekeeper as a lot of the practical work you do will take place on productions outside of school hours. You
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Brit School For Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: You should be passionate about dance and have a talent for it. It is also desirable to have previous dance experience. You also need to be a good time keeper an
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Capital City College Group
London · 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 OrAn equivalent Level 2 qualification at M
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Leyton Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: Four A-Cs in GCSE. A GCSE in Drama, Dance or BTEC L2 is preferable but not essential. You will be invited to an interview and audition where we can assess your
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Morley College
London · 70 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) including English or Maths or a Level 2 in a Performing Arts related subject or a UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performin
Their version£7,395
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: You'll need a minimum of 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, at least one of which should be in a media or art and design subject, or an equivalent Level 2 qualificat
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Yorkshire and The Humber11

Barnsley College
Barnsley · 2 years
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade A* to C including GCSE maths at grade 4 or above plus GCSE English at grade 4 or above. Relevant experience and a successful audition. Succe
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Brinsworth Academy
Rotherham · 2 years
They ask for: You will need to have a least one of the following: 4 GCSEs at grade C / grade 4 or above, including English Language or Level 2 qualification in a relevant voc
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Heart 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
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Heart 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
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Hull College Group
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English In addition: Audition and interview.
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New College Pontefract
2 years
They ask for: https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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Sheffield College, The
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-creative-industries/
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 663 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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Wilberforce College
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: You must have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9-4 in three or more subjects. You should also have a grade 3 or higher in English Language. You must be able to
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York College
York · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
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East of England11

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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City College Norwich
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: Following on from a successful college admission audition and interview you will need to achieve five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and
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Harlow College
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GRADE 4s (or above) at GCSE level and a successful interview. It would be ideal for applicants to have a portfolio of work but this is not necessary. Just a p
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Harlow College
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, at least one of which should be in a performing arts subject, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject. Music o
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Harlow College
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, at least one of which should be in a performing arts subject, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject. Music o
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Southend-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 qualification or GCSEs x 4 at grade 4/C - one to be grade 4/C in ENGLISH OR MATHS dependent on vocational subject to be studied You will be asked to evi
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Southend-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 qualification or GCSEs x 4 at grade 4/C - one to be grade 4/C in ENGLISH OR MATHS dependent on vocational subject to be studied You will be asked to evi
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Southend-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 qualification or GCSEs x 4 at grade 4/C - one to be grade 4/C in ENGLISH OR MATHS dependent on vocational subject to be studied You will be asked to evi
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Southend-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 qualification or GCSEs x 4 at grade 4/C - one to be grade 4/C in ENGLISH OR MATHS dependent on vocational subject to be studied A relevant performing ar
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Suffolk New College
Ipswich · 2 years
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
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Unified Seevic Palmer'S College
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language or Maths and Dance or A Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts GCSE English Language or Maths at grad
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North West11

Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or maths grade 4 or above OR Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant subject and English or Maths grade 4 or abo
Their version£3,698
Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
They ask for: Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at: Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths Level 2 - Four or more G
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
They ask for: Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at: Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths Level 2 - Four or more G
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
They ask for: Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at: Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths Level 2 - Four or more G
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St Helens College
St. Helens · 400 hours
They ask for: Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
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St Helens College
St. Helens · 420 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
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The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool · 1 year
They ask for: Designed for all learners with 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above and/or Level 2 qualification at grade Merit or above. Grade profile must include at least one GCSE in
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The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool · 1 year
They ask for: Designed for all learners with 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above and/or Level 2 qualification at grade Merit or above. Grade profile must include at least one GCSE in
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The Oldham College
Oldham · 636 hours
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including mathsand English) or a vocational qualificationLevel 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English
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South West6

Arts University Plymouth
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: Our Level 3 Extended Diplomas, accredited by UAL, are equivalent to three full We normally offer places to students who have at least four GCSEs at grade A* to
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City College Plymouth
42 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£3,000
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 2 years
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£6,602

West Midlands6

Hereford College of Arts
Hereford · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (previously A*-C) (to ensure that you qualify it is highly desirable that you achieve at least a grade 4/C or above in English and maths) o
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Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2 Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.
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Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull · 2 years
They ask for: You will need to have a least one of the following: 4 GCSEs at grade C / grade 4 or above, including English Language or Level 2 qualification in a relevant voc
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Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull · 2 years
They ask for: You will need to have a least one of the following: 4 GCSEs at grade C / grade 4 or above, including English Language or Level 2 qualification in a relevant voc
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Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull · 2 years
They ask for: You will need to have a least one of the following: 4 GCSEs at grade C / grade 4 or above, including English Language or Level 2 qualification in a relevant voc
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Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull · 2 years
They ask for: You will need to have a least one of the following: 4 GCSEs at grade C / grade 4 or above, including English Language or Level 2 qualification in a relevant voc
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East Midlands5

Chesterfield College
Chesterfield · 2 years
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£7,395
Lincoln College
Lincoln · 70 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Lincoln College
Lincoln · 70 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Lincoln College
Lincoln · 70 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Northampton College
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: Four GCSEs at Grade 4-5/C or above or Level 2 Diploma in Technical Theatre Production plus GCSE English and maths at Grade 3/D or Functional Skills English and
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North East5

Gateshead College
Gateshead · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of four GCSEs A* to C or a Diploma at Level 2 or an equivalent Level 2 qualification.
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Gateshead College
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
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Applicants will need 4 GCSEs at Grades A*-C or 9-4, including English Language - Level 2 vocational qualification and a Level 2 English qualification. All appli
Their version£9,000
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for current details.
Their version£3,698
The Northern School of Art
Hartlepool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs 9-4/A*-C or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English minimum grade 3/D and Maths 2/E in Maths or Functional Skills Level 1. (If you have Maths / Englis
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