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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Bury

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Bury. Classes run at Bury College, full-time over two years.

You'll explore acting, dance, and musical theatre. Topics include performance skills, engaging an audience, professional practice, and collaborative performance projects. You'll work both individually and as part of a team. The course also includes theatre trips and workshops with industry practitioners.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, plus an audition. You finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Learners aged 16 - 18

Entry requirements

For Level 3 Performing Arts: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in English Language and a Merit on the L2 Diploma in Performing and Production Course. A degree of performance ability demonstrated in an audition.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core performance skills across acting, dance, and musical theatre.
  • You'll learn how to engage and connect with an audience.
  • You'll study the principles and context of professional performance practice.
  • You'll complete a collaborative performance project working with others.
  • You'll build critical and contextual awareness of the performing arts industry.
  • You'll prepare a specialist area of study for your final major project.
  • You'll gain experience through theatre trips and workshops with industry practitioners.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom based. You'll complete a range of coursework units throughout the two years. The course ends with a practical final major project, which is graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction. You'll know which level you're working toward throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Specialist dance equipment is used for some classes. Costs may apply for external trips and visits. Bury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performing in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Dancer, working in professional dance or musical theatre companies.
  • Musical theatre performer, combining singing, acting, and dance on stage.
  • Stage manager, coordinating productions behind the scenes.
  • Stage technician, managing lighting, sound, or set for live shows.
  • Choreographer, creating and directing movement for performances.
  • Producer or director, leading creative projects in the entertainment industry.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Acting or Performing Arts, a degree for those wanting to specialise further and pursue professional performance careers.
  • BA (Hons) in Dance or Choreography, ideal if dance is your main specialism.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Stage Management, for those drawn to the technical and production side of the industry.
  • PGCE in Drama or Performing Arts, if you want to teach at secondary level.
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