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BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Torquay for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Performing Arts Courses in Torquay.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Torquay. Classes run at St Cuthbert Mayne School, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC performing arts qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level. Over 18 months, you'll study performance skills, production, and the creative and technical elements of performing arts. Units cover acting, dance, and the development of your own practice as a performer. The course is designed to sit alongside other A Level or vocational qualifications as part of a broader sixth-form programme. You'll need five or more GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, or equivalent, to be considered.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts is intended as an Applied General qualification. It is designed for post-16 learners with an interest in performing arts who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and is designed to occupy one-third of a typical study programme, which could include other vocational or academic qualifications, such as further BTEC Nationals or A Levels. This qualification gives a broad introduction to the performing arts sector with an emphasis on core knowledge and fundamental skills which are transferable across other sectors (including communication, presentation, physical and creative skills).

Entry requirements

5+ 9-4 GCSE or equivalent grades

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, and other performing arts disciplines.
  • You'll study the creative and technical processes behind live performance.
  • You'll plan, rehearse, and present your own performance work.
  • You'll analyse and respond to professional performance contexts.
  • You'll build skills in collaboration and ensemble performance.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the performing arts industry.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a combination of coursework and externally set assignments. You'll complete units through practical performance work, written tasks, and project-based assignments. Some units are internally assessed by your teachers; others are set and marked externally by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered in person at St Cuthbert Mayne School.

What you will need to bring

St Cuthbert Mayne School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or other live productions.
  • Dancer, works in professional dance companies, touring shows, or events.
  • Performing arts technician, supports productions with lighting, sound, or stage management.
  • Drama facilitator, leads workshops in schools or community settings, usually needs further experience.
  • Choreographer, creates and directs movement for performance, typically after further training or experience.
  • Theatre stage manager, coordinates productions, often following a degree or specialist training.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, a Level 6 degree for those aiming to perform or work professionally in the industry.
  • BA (Hons) in Dance, for learners focusing on dance performance or choreography at degree level.
  • Foundation Degree in Creative Arts, a Level 5 qualification combining study with practical experience.
  • HNC in Performing Arts, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting a shorter higher-education route before deciding on a full degree.
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