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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Harlow – Harlow College – Daytime

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Fees apply for adults. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Harlow College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 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 an Advanced Learner Loan could help with costs.

You'll train in acting, dance, and production across two years. Harlow College has purpose-built studios and a 110-seat theatre. The course covers performance technique, professional practice, and the demands of working in the arts industry. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a performing arts subject, plus an audition.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in the production arts. It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in the performing arts to explore, develop and test their creativity. Within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to a more specialised level of study.

Anyone who has a drive and desire to work in the production arts industry! Or go to university/vocational college, to study theatrical arts, backstage production or technical theatre. You will also need to provide a portfolio of production material/ideas (i.e. sound; set; costume; lighting etc) to show you have a reasonable production ability at interview.

Entry requirements

5 GRADE 4s (or above) at GCSE level and a successful interview.

It would be ideal for applicants to have a portfolio of work but this is not necessary. Just a passion to create and work as a team.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting technique and performance skills across a range of styles.
  • You'll train in dance, building technical ability and physical performance.
  • You'll explore production arts, including stagecraft, design, and technical theatre.
  • You'll study the demands of professional training in the performing arts industry.
  • You'll rehearse and perform in a 110-seat theatre and purpose-built studios.
  • You'll build versatility as a performer, working across multiple disciplines.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how the professional arts industry operates.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and performances in Harlow College's studios and theatre. Assessment is largely practical, through performances, productions, and project work. You'll also complete written and portfolio-based tasks to demonstrate your knowledge of the industry. Full-time daytime attendance is required throughout the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start. There is a uniform cost of around £50 for a named t-shirt, joggers, and a logo hoodie. Workshops and trips may cost up to £150 per year.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or online productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage shows, music videos, or commercial performance.
  • Performing arts technician, supports productions with lighting, sound, or staging.
  • Stage manager, coordinates rehearsals and manages live performance logistics.
  • Drama workshop leader, delivers performance sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on theatre or media projects.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Performing Arts, Drama, or Dance at university, building on your Extended Diploma to develop specialist skills at a higher level.
  • A degree in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, for those drawn to the production side of the industry.
  • A conservatoire audition programme, for performers seeking intensive professional training beyond degree level.
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