Key Details

Course Area:

Performing Arts

Student Type:

16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

Start Date:

Monday 1st September 2025

Duration:

1 year

Location:

City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB

Course code:

C000311 / Q001922

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Course Introduction

Perfect if you want to explore your talents in acting and dance and gain some experience in the performing arts.

You’ll learn the basics of performance and the skills needed to develop a career in performing arts. You will begin to develop techniques to create a character and perform in front of an audience.

You can expect a good all-round grounding in the basic techniques of performance. Experienced tutors will help you develop skills in dance and acting and help you gain a good understanding of the performing arts industry. The course will help with confidence and self-esteem and develop team work and communication skills.

Course Information

Qualification

Level 1 UAL Diploma in Performing Arts

Level

Level 1

Entry Requirements

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 3–1 (D–G), including English Language and maths at grades 3–1 (D–G), or a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification and you will also be asked to sit an initial assessment. The initial assessment must show that you are ready to study English and maths at Level 1. If your results are lower than this, don't worry, we'll find the right course for you.

Progression

Choose to follow with further study on a Level 2 Performing Arts course or into another career using the wide range of skills developed.

Additional Information

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.

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Dance student, Luu, leaning against the barre in a dance studio at the City Hub

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Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors

Earnings

£31,462

Average Earnings

Employment

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Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Learning

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Monitoring

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Earnings

£21,734

Average Earnings

Employment

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Skills

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Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

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Textile Process Operatives

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£24,564

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Skills

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Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring

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£23,339

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Dancers and Choreographers

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£27,688

Average Earnings

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Skills

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Monitoring

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Actors, Entertainers and Presenters

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£27,688

Average Earnings

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Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Other Skilled Trades

Earnings

£27,484

Average Earnings

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£20,017

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Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

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Textiles, Garments and Related Trades

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£22,350

Average Earnings

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£31,860

Average Earnings

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Skills

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Writing

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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£29,243

Average Earnings

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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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Earnings

£26,441

Average Earnings

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Speaking

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Average Earnings

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Skills

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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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£24,682

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Monitoring

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Earnings

£27,688

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Skills

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Monitoring

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning

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Earnings

£27,688

Average Earnings

Employment

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Critical Thinking

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Speaking

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Earnings

£23,853

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Speaking

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Earnings

£19,835

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Writing

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Speaking

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Earnings

£19,835

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Active Learning

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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing

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Earnings

£20,179

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Skills

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Speaking

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Earnings

£29,566

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Skills

Active Learning

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Speaking

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

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Writing

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Earnings

£23,339

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring

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Critical Thinking

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Earnings

£29,905

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Speaking

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Critical Thinking

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Earnings

£43,503

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Skills

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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Graphic and Multimedia Designers

Earnings

£25,190

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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Skills

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing

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Earnings

£36,174

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

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People in these occupations produce, publish, and release media and provide library, archive, curation, and information services.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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