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Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Harlow

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Harlow College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though financial help may be available.

This University of the Arts London Diploma covers performance, production, and the collaborative skills needed in the arts industry. You'll explore acting, dance, and technical production as part of a broad, practical programme. The course takes one year to complete. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent, a minimum Level 1 diagnostic in Maths and English, and an interview and audition.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

This is an excellent course for increasing self-confidence, communication and performance skills. It will provide a foundation for further study in this field and possible progression to a career in the performing arts industry. This qualification will give you a broad experience and understanding of performing arts as a collaborative activity and prepares you for the reality of working in the sector.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grades 3 or equivalent and minimum Level 1 diagnostic in Maths and English. A satisfactory pass at NVQ 1 or Introductory Diploma. Interview and audition required.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, and physical theatre.
  • You'll explore technical production, including staging, lighting, and sound.
  • You'll work collaboratively on group productions and live performances.
  • You'll build communication skills used across the performing arts industry.
  • You'll gain experience of the creative process from rehearsal to performance.
  • You'll understand how the performing arts sector works in practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, studio sessions, and collaborative productions. Assessment is through performance work, projects, and portfolio evidence. The course includes trips and work experience opportunities to build your understanding of the industry. Classes are classroom and studio based, full-time during the day at Harlow College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Workshops, trips, work experience, and uniform may cost up to £150 across the year.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or live events.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, music videos, or touring shows.
  • Stage manager, coordinates productions from rehearsal through to performance.
  • Production assistant, supports the technical and creative team on productions.
  • Drama workshop facilitator, leads sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Backstage technician, operates lighting, sound, or set during live performances.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, the natural next step for deeper specialist study in acting, dance, or production.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance, for those whose focus moves toward musical theatre or performance.
  • Foundation Degree in Performing Arts, a higher education route for those ready to move into university-level study after Level 3.
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