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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Croydon. Classes run at The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, full-time over two years.

The course covers performance across singing, dance, and acting, with a strong focus on musical theatre. You'll explore a wide range of performance styles and develop skills across all three disciplines. The course is equivalent to three A Levels.

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

Who this course is for

UAL Extended Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)

The Post-16 musical theatre course is suited to young people with an appetite to develop skills and knowledge in all areas of the performing arts. Students study the UAL Extended Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre), which is equivalent to 3 A Levels. The main aim of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to explore a wide range of performance styles with particular emphasis on integrating the performing arts. The course is designed to give equal focus to dance, acting and singing.

There are many exciting performance opportunities on the course ranging from acting and dance showcases to music concerts and full scale musicals in the School's theatres and at a theatre venue outside the school. Students also have the opportunity to perform in the local, national and possibly the international community. Community projects running this year include a project with the elderly, a project working with local secondary school children and a project working with the Turnaround Centre in Croydon. This centre supports young offenders and the project is creating devised work using the artistic skills of the clients. It is a busy course in which students enjoy access to tuition, facilities and resources of the highest quality.

Musical theatre students are typically versatile and flexible in their approach to their work. The demands of the course are such that students need an energised and committed approach to developing both their practical skills and academic appreciation of the arts.

Entry requirements

Students have a wide range of skills and backgrounds and this creates an environment where out students are encourage to respect and appreciate differences. Students need to be open and flexible and have potential in all three areas of the performing arts.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across singing, dance, and acting.
  • You'll explore a wide range of musical theatre styles and traditions.
  • You'll learn how to integrate performance disciplines in a single production.
  • You'll build rehearsal and stagecraft skills through practical work.
  • You'll develop your ability to take and apply direction.
  • You'll create and present performances to an audience.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions, rehearsals, and performances. Assessment is based on your work in class and in productions rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and progress across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or touring productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage shows, music videos, or dance companies.
  • Musical theatre performer, combines singing, acting, and dance on stage.
  • Performing arts teacher or workshop leader, delivers classes in schools or community settings.
  • Stage manager, coordinates rehearsals and productions behind the scenes.
  • Choreographer, creates and directs dance for performances and events.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre or Performing Arts, a degree for those wanting to deepen their craft and open doors to professional performance careers.
  • BA (Hons) in Drama or Theatre Studies, suits those drawn more to acting and devised work.
  • Foundation Degree in Production Arts, for those interested in the technical and production side of live performance.
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