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HNC Performing Arts (general pathway)/ HND Performing Arts (acting pathway) (Level 4 / 5 Higher National Certificate / Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Performing Arts
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 4 / 5 Higher National Certificate / Diploma HNC Performing Arts (general pathway)/ HND Performing Arts (acting pathway)Campus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2026 (P)Fees:
£2,500 per annum (subject to change)
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Professional development
- The performing arts industry
- Creative research
- Sound Mixing
- Lighting
- Performance Project
- Choreography 2
- Auditioning
- Directing
- Acting 2
- Acting 1
- Acting for camera
- Choreography 1
- Stagecraft
- Musical theatre history in practice (singing/ acting)
- Dance for camera
- Physical theatre
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
32 UCAS Points plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory audition/ interview.ROI Requirements
32 UCAS Points equivalent plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory audition/ interview.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
n/a
What's Next?
Further Study
Students can progress in to second year in a number of drama/performing arts degree courses at UCLAN, Queens, UU and into third year at University of West of Scotland. Previous students have also progressed to further study at LAMDA, RADA, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Mountview.Career Prospects
Students can go on to work in a variety of areas within the arts including professional acting for stage and screen, backstage industries such as stage management, lighting, set and sound design and education.Enquiry
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I progressed from NWRC directly into final year of a degree programme at Glasgow School of Art, along with my twin sister.Tipsudar Cochrane -
I got a lot of support at NWRC. I enjoy college life more than school because it offers greater freedom and you are treated like an adult.Cian Fleming (Business)