Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Boys' School, full-time over two years. This level 3 btec performing arts course is delivered through the Hitchin Sixth Form Consortium, which brings together three local schools. You'll study performance, production, and the creative industries, building the knowledge and skills that arts employers and universities look for. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, though some subjects carry additional requirements.
Who this course is for
Students entering Year 12
Entry requirements
The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre.
You'll study the history and context of performing arts.
You'll analyse and respond to professional performances.
You'll plan and produce your own creative work.
You'll learn how the performing arts industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll develop skills in rehearsal, direction, and stagecraft.
You'll build a portfolio of practical and written work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, practical workshops, and performance projects. Assessment combines coursework, portfolio evidence, and externally set tasks. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel directly; others are marked by your teachers and moderated externally. You'll perform and present work as part of your assessment, alongside written assignments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Boys' School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Actor or performer: stage, screen, or live events work
Dance teacher or workshop leader: teaching in schools or studios
Theatre technician: lighting, sound, and stage management
Community arts worker: running arts projects in local settings
Casting assistant: supporting casting directors in film or theatre
Arts administrator: coordinating productions and events
Drama therapist (with further training): using performance in therapeutic settings
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama: the most direct route into higher education, and a btec performing arts qualification at Level 3 meets entry requirements for many university courses.
Foundation Degree in Theatre or Creative Arts: a two-year higher education option, often with a top-up year to full degree.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: useful if you want to teach or lead workshops.
Conservatoire audition programmes: specialist training for acting, dance, or musical theatre at conservatoire level.
