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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Benfleet

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 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 Benfleet. Classes run at USP College Seevic Campus, full-time over two years. The course is funded for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll devise, rehearse and perform your own work for different audiences. The course covers acting techniques, audition skills, stage and screen preparation, and live theatre analysis. You study through a mix of practical work and written coursework, with around 60% practical and 40% written. Units include performance workshops, practitioner studies, and collaborative productions.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, awarded by the University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

Drama & Theatre Studies (Applied) will see you devise, rehearse and perform your own work in creative and scripted productions to different audiences.

This course will build your understanding of the different elements of theatre, stage and film.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama If you have not taken Drama at GCSE but have extensive experience in Drama, this will also be accepted

What you will learn

  • You'll develop bespoke acting techniques for stage and screen.
  • You'll practise audition techniques and performance preparation.
  • You'll explore a range of performance disciplines beyond acting.
  • You'll devise and perform original work for live audiences.
  • You'll analyse live theatre and write performance case studies.
  • You'll collaborate on productions within a live creative theatre company.
  • You'll build understanding of theatre, stage, and film production elements.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a combination of practical sessions and written coursework. Around 60% of your work is practical, covering performance and production. The remaining 40% is written, including case studies and live theatre reviews. You'll take part in specialist workshops and collaborative productions. Assessment is through coursework rather than exams.

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 performance.
  • Theatre stage manager, coordinates productions behind the scenes.
  • Drama teacher, delivers performing arts education in schools.
  • Arts administrator, supports the running of arts organisations.
  • Marketing or PR professional, uses communication and presentation skills in a creative industry.
  • Performing arts technician, works on lighting, sound, or set design.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Creative Diploma, available at USP College Seevic Campus for further specialist study.
  • BA (Hons) Drama or Performing Arts degree, studied at university or drama college.
  • Conservatoire or drama school training, for those pursuing professional performance careers.
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