BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Broughton Hall Catholic High School, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC performing arts course is delivered during the day and covers performance, production, and creative practice across the two years. Entry requires a GCSE grade B in a relevant subject. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC performing arts qualification is widely used as a route into higher education and the creative industries.
Who this course is for
2 Year BTEC course
Entry requirements
GCSE grade B in that subject were applicable
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre disciplines.
You'll study the creative and production processes behind live performance.
You'll analyse and respond to professional performance work.
You'll plan, rehearse, and present performances to an audience.
You'll build skills in devising and interpreting scripts or choreography.
You'll learn how the performing arts industry is structured and how it works.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and in practical performance settings. You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally set units. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through set tasks completed under supervised conditions. Coursework is built up over the two years, so your work throughout the course counts toward your final grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Broughton Hall Catholic High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor, performer work in theatre, TV, or film productions
Dance teacher or movement coach in schools or studios
Community arts worker running creative projects locally
Stage manager coordinating productions behind the scenes
Drama facilitator leading workshops in education or health settings
Arts administrator supporting theatres or arts organisations
Costume or production assistant on theatre or film sets
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama. A degree builds on your BTEC and opens roles in performance, directing, and arts management.
Level 3 Diploma in Dance or Musical Theatre. A specialist diploma if you want to focus on one discipline.
PGCE in Drama or Performing Arts. For those who want to teach drama in secondary schools after completing a degree.
