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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Benfleet

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact USP College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Benfleet. Classes run at USP College Seevic Campus, full-time over two years. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though Advanced Learner Loans may be available.

The course covers acting techniques, devising, scriptwriting, directing, voice, improvisation, physical theatre, movement, and the history of theatre. You'll also work on audition preparation and storytelling as performance. Six projects and performances run across the two years, blending practical workshops with theory.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Develop your performing skills and practical experience in the performing arts on this two-year course.

You will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in the performing arts industry or for progression to Performing Arts courses at university level.

This course combines theory and practical experience to give you a springboard towards achieving your goals.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language or Maths and Dance

or

A Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts GCSE English Language or Maths at grade 4 or above

You may be asked to attend an audition as part of the interview process.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop classical and contemporary acting techniques.
  • You'll practise voice, movement, and physical theatre skills.
  • You'll devise original work and write scripts.
  • You'll explore directing and storytelling as performance.
  • You'll study the history of theatre and key playwrights.
  • You'll build improvisation skills through practical workshops.
  • You'll prepare for auditions in a professional context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, discussions, and performances. The course is divided into six projects over two years. Assessment is mainly practical, but each unit also includes a theory element. You'll keep log books and build portfolios to record your progress, evaluate your work, and demonstrate the skills covered in each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Seevic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage, commercial, or contemporary dance.
  • Theatre stage manager, coordinates productions behind the scenes.
  • Drama workshop facilitator, leads sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Performing arts technician, supports lighting, sound, or set design.
  • Casting assistant, helps source and manage talent for productions.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, the natural next step at university for those wanting to deepen their practice.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Stage Management, for those drawn to the production side.
  • Foundation Degree in Acting or Musical Theatre, a shorter higher education route into the industry.
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