Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Luton. Classes run full-time at Luton Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. This two-year course covers singing, acting, and dancing alongside research skills, audition technique, and self-management. You'll take part in live performances, including full-length musicals and showcases, working in group and workshop settings. Entry requires GCSE English at grade 3 and an audition. The skills you develop transfer well to university applications and employment in the performing arts.
Who this course is for
The performing arts is a viable career path especially if you have the drive, talent
and commitment required to keep improving and delve deeply to draw out a
character or physical response. Performing arts can improve confidence and
interpersonal skills, encourage discussion, analysis and evaluation; transferrable
skills that any university or employer would want.
Entry requirements
In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have:
GCSE English grade 3
You will need to take part in an audition.
What you will learn
You'll develop technical performance skills across singing, acting, and dancing.
You'll practise audition and presentation techniques used in the professional industry.
You'll build research skills to evaluate and improve your work across projects.
You'll learn to perform for different types of venues and audiences.
You'll work on self-management and personal organisation within a performance schedule.
You'll strengthen written and spoken communication skills through project-based work.
You'll collaborate in group and workshop settings on live productions.
How you will learn
Learning is project-based and set in vocational performance scenarios. Most work takes place in group workshops, with some individual tasks. You'll take part in live performances, including full-length musicals and performing arts showcases. Assessment is through coursework and practical performance rather than written exams, in line with the BTEC format. Lesson content varies across technical skills, rehearsal practice, and critical evaluation of your own work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Luton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Performer (stage, musical theatre, or touring productions)
Actor (theatre, television, or film work)
Dance artist or movement performer
Drama workshop facilitator working with community or youth groups
Backstage or production assistant supporting live events
Performing arts teaching assistant in a school or college setting
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Musical Theatre at university. A common next step for those wanting to train further and specialise.
BA (Hons) in Drama or Theatre Studies. Suits those whose focus shifts toward acting and devised theatre.
Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma at a specialist performing arts conservatoire. For those pursuing a professional performance career with intensive practical training.
PGCE or teacher training route. An option if you want to teach drama or performing arts in schools.
