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Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Sittingbourne – Fulston Manor School

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

Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Sittingbourne. Classes run full-time at Fulston Manor School, over two years. This level 3 btec performing arts course has an industry focus, developing practical performance skills alongside transferable skills valued across creative and professional workplaces. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 to apply. The course covers four units and is designed to prepare you for a specialist performing arts college or university.

Who this course is for

http://www.fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk/page/default.asp?title=Home&pid=1 The BTEC course in Performing Arts is an exciting, specialist qualification with an industry focus. It will enable you to develop the necessary skills to progress to a specialist performing arts college or university course and ultimately a career in the performing arts industry. The course also allows you to develop a variety of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. The course consists of four units, which develop specialist skills in the individual art forms (Drama, Movement and Singing) integrated performance skills and focus on performing work to a live audience. Your own individual, group or ensemble performance will be assessed in every unit. AIMS OF THE COURSE To encourage students to develop knowledge and understanding of the performing arts sector. To develop skills, techniques and work attitudes to a standard that allows progression to further training or working. To independently explore through creative and reflective experimentation how meaning is communicated in performance. To emphasise practical independence, self-management and improving performance over time.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 9 - 4

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical performance skills across your chosen performing arts discipline.
  • You'll study industry-relevant techniques used in professional performing arts settings.
  • You'll build transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
  • You'll explore the professional context of the performing arts industry.
  • You'll complete units that prepare you for higher education in performing arts.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance across two years. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate uses a combination of coursework, practical performance work, and unit-based assessment. Much of your assessment is through internally assessed assignments rather than written exams, though some units may include externally set tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Fulston Manor School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor or performer, working in theatre, film, or live events
  • Dance or drama teacher, supporting young people in schools
  • Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes
  • Community arts worker, running creative projects locally
  • Casting assistant, supporting auditions and talent selection
  • Arts administrator, working in venues or arts organisations

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate is typically worth UCAS points, so your most direct next step is a degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts, Drama, Dance, or Musical Theatre. Many specialist performing arts conservatoires and university drama departments accept this qualification. You could also progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC) or HND through a further education college.

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