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Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Liverpool. Classes run at Brighter Futures Jelli Campus, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel qualification covers dance, musical theatre, and the craft of performing. You'll develop practical performance skills alongside an understanding of the industry. The course runs over 11 months and is equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels. It suits those taking it as a standalone year or as part of a two-year study programme alongside another subject. To join, you'll need a GCSE grade 4 or above, or a Functional Skills Level 2, in both Maths and English.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice.

Who this course is for

The Foundation Diploma, equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels, is for learners looking to study performing arts as a one-year, full-time course and for those wishing to take it alongside another area of contrasting or complementary study, as part of a two-year, full-time study programme. If taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC Nationals or A Levels, it supports progression to higher education. It also supports progression to an Apprenticeship in the performing arts sector or to a further year of study at Level 3.

Entry requirements

Foundation Diploma - For the 540 GLH BTEC programme, all students registered on this programme should have accredited prior learning in both Maths and English (previously achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above or Functional Skill Level 2 in both) The reason behind this is with the Foundation Diploma having an additional 180 GLH required to complete the qualification, students who don’t have to resit Maths and English qualifications additionally would therefore have the time and ability to manage this.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical dance technique across a range of styles.
  • You'll train in musical theatre performance, including singing, acting, and movement.
  • You'll study the craft of performing and how to apply it in professional contexts.
  • You'll build knowledge of the performing arts industry and how it works.
  • You'll develop essential employability skills relevant to the creative sector.
  • You'll create and present performance work for assessment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and performance projects in the classroom. Assessment is through coursework, practical performance, and portfolio evidence. There are no written exams. You'll work under the guidance of tutors with professional industry experience, applying your skills to real performance contexts throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Jelli Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or online productions.
  • Dancer, works in commercial, contemporary, or musical theatre settings.
  • Musical theatre performer, combines singing, acting, and dance on stage.
  • Performing arts assistant, supports productions and creative projects.
  • Dance teacher or workshop leader, delivers classes in schools or studios.
  • Entertainment industry crew, works backstage or in production support roles.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, a larger qualification that deepens specialist skills and strengthens applications to higher education.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Drama, or Dance, for those wanting a full degree in the sector.
  • Apprenticeship in the performing arts sector, combining paid work with structured training.
  • Level 3 qualification in a related creative subject, such as music or media production.
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