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Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Corby – Kingswood Secondary Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Corby. Classes run full-time at Kingswood Secondary Academy, five days a week during the day. This two-year course covers performance disciplines across acting, dance, and musical theatre, developing your skills as a performer through practical and theoretical study. It is available as a single or double qualification. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above, including grade 5 in English and Maths, plus a Merit or above at Level 2 in a relevant subject and an audition.

Who this course is for

If you have a passion and talent for performance across the performing arts disciplines, then this course will interest you. It is offered as a single or double qualification.

Entry requirements

Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (grade 5 in English and Maths), plus the required entry grade for the subjects they wish to study.

Subject Requirements: Merit or above in Level 2 Audition

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, and musical theatre disciplines.
  • You'll study the history and context of performing arts.
  • You'll rehearse and perform in productions for real audiences.
  • You'll analyse and evaluate your own performance work.
  • You'll learn how the performing arts industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll build skills in devising and creating original performance work.
  • You'll develop audition technique and professional presentation skills.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom and studio based, with practical workshops, rehearsals, and performances forming the core of the course. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments, portfolio evidence, and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You will be assessed on both your practical performance work and your written and analytical responses to set briefs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kingswood Secondary Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor. Entry-level stage, screen, or community theatre roles.
  • Dancer. Performance work in theatre, events, or dance companies.
  • Drama facilitator. Leading workshops in schools or community settings.
  • Performing arts technician. Supporting productions backstage or in production.
  • Choreographer's assistant. Supporting dance creation and rehearsal.
  • Entertainment host. Performing in hospitality, cruise, or events sectors.
  • Drama teacher (with further training). Teaching performing arts in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Performing Arts. A larger qualification if you want to specialise further before higher education.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Drama, or Dance. Degree-level study at a conservatoire or university, for which this qualification is a recognised entry route.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts. A shorter higher education option if a full degree is not your next step.
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