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Performing Arts (Level 2 UAL Diploma) — Full-time

Course outline

If you’ve had a taste of performing in front of an audience and are hungry for more, or you’ve got a hidden talent for dancing, singing or acting and need a bit of help to bring it out of you, this is the perfect course.

You’ll learn a range of acting and singing skills to develop your all-round performance experience. In the industry this is referred to as being a triple threat!

You can expect to perform to live audiences, to practise in our specialist studios and to collaborate with other students in shows.

This course leads to both Level 3 Dance and Level 3 Musical Theatre courses.

You can view the fantastic works of our Media, Photography & Performance students on our showcase website run by our media faculty team.

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How to apply for this course

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Location Date
111 Canal Street
Nottingham
NG1 7HB

Start: Monday 1st September 2025

Course code: C000321 / Q002018

Qualification

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts

Duration

1 year

Level Level 2
Entry requirements

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above.

Teaching & assessment

You will be assessed on practical tasks, projects and productions, supported by a record of written evidence.

Progression

Choose to follow with further study on a Level 3 Dance or Musical Theatre course, you could go into a dancing career or teaching.

Additional information

Additional fees are to be paid at enrolment for trips and the performing arts passport. These can be discussed at interview.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.