Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, full-time during the day. This two-year course develops your skills and knowledge across performance disciplines, building toward a Pearson Edexcel qualification that carries real weight with universities and employers in the creative industries. The course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll study a broad range of performance units covering acting, production, and professional practice.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, movement, and voice work.
You'll study how to analyse and respond to performance texts and practitioners.
You'll explore production processes, including staging, lighting, and sound.
You'll practise working collaboratively in ensemble and devised performance contexts.
You'll build an understanding of the professional performance industry.
You'll create and present performances to an audience.
You'll reflect on and evaluate your own creative practice.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and in studio or rehearsal spaces at Strode College. The BTEC format is largely coursework-based, with assessment through assignments, projects, and practical performances rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units may include written tasks alongside practical assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor. Entry-level stage, screen, or community theatre roles.
Performer. Live events, touring productions, or physical theatre.
Drama workshop facilitator. Leading creative sessions in schools or community settings.
Stage manager. Coordinating productions behind the scenes.
Casting assistant. Supporting casting directors in audition processes.
Arts administrator. Working in theatres, arts centres, or festivals.
Community arts worker. Delivering participatory arts projects.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Drama, Theatre, or Performing Arts. A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate is recognised for university entry. Many drama schools and universities accept it alongside or instead of A Levels.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts. A vocational higher education route if you want to stay in a practical, skills-focused environment.
Drama school audition training. Some learners use this qualification as a foundation before applying to conservatoire programmes.
