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BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Birmingham – Birmingham Ormiston Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Birmingham Ormiston Academy, full-time over two years. The course may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though a 16 to 19 bursary may be available to help with course-related costs. Before you're offered a place, you'll attend an aptitude workshop to demonstrate your suitability for the arts pathway. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec performing arts qualification covers performance practice across acting, dance, and production disciplines.

Who this course is for

Post 16 students who are entitled to education under the 16 to 19 funding agreement with the DFE

Entry requirements

Students who are accepted onto this course must attend an aptitude workshop assessment and demonstrate aptitude for the arts pathway course in order to be considered for a place on the Post-16 course.

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 explore the history and context of performing arts practice.
  • You'll plan, rehearse, and present performances to an audience.
  • You'll analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others.
  • You'll develop collaborative skills working on group productions.
  • You'll build an understanding of the professional performing arts industry.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with practical studio sessions, rehearsals, and performances at Birmingham Ormiston Academy. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside live performance assessments. There are no written exams for all units, but some externally set tasks require timed responses under supervised conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Birmingham Ormiston Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor. Perform in theatre, film, television, or radio productions.
  • Dance performer. Work in commercial, contemporary, or theatre dance.
  • Drama workshop facilitator. Lead creative sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Stage manager. Coordinate the technical and logistical side of productions.
  • Costume or production assistant. Support backstage and design teams.
  • Performing arts teacher or teaching assistant. Work in schools or colleges.
  • Community arts worker. Deliver arts projects for charities or local organisations.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma is widely accepted for university entry in performing arts and related subjects. You could progress to a BA (Hons) in Acting, Dance, Theatre Arts, or Drama at a conservatoire or university. Alternatively, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts offers a shorter higher-education route. Some graduates go on to postgraduate study such as an MA in Performance or a PGCE to teach performing arts in schools.

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