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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Oxford

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

Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Oxford. Classes run at Oxford City Centre College, full-time during the day over two years. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, an Advanced Learner Loan may be available to cover fees.

You choose a specialism in either acting or dance. Both pathways include musical theatre, and you train in studios and a bespoke theatre with staff who have industry experience. The course covers performance technique, production skills, and collaborative practice across both pathways.

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

Who this course is for

Courses delivered by Oxford City Stage and Screen courses are highly practical, to prepare you for the industry. You will work in excellent facilities in studios and a bespoke theatre, with staff who have industry experience and are experts in their areas. You can choose to specialise in either a dance pathway or an acting pathway. The courses crossover for classes such as musical theatre. Many of our students have gone on to gain places at top drama schools, dance colleges and universities such as Mountview, Central School of Speech and Drama, Wilkes Academy, Performers College, Urdang, Stella Mann College, East 15, Shockout and Emile Dale Academy. Each term we plan trips and excellent performance opportunities. Our students have performed at Disneyland Paris, Move It Convention London, The New Theatre Oxford, Blenheim Palace, National Trust Sites, Oxford Castle and Prison, Oxford Lights Festival, The Westgate Shopping Centre, the Ashmolean Museum, and other public performances around Oxfordshire! We also provide additional masterclasses and trips to enrich the student experience. Recently our students have worked with professionals from Les Mis, Motown the Musical, Hamilton and professional dancers based in London. We also have workshops from exciting professional theatre and dance companies. Each term, you will take classes to build your skills and you will work towards a unique performance project in collaboration with your peers. Follow Oxford City Stage and Screen on Instagram to learn more! This course is the UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts. Acting Pathway Content Scripted acting, Naturalism and Stanislavski, Devised Theatre, Physical Theatre, Musical Theatre, Acting on Film, Auditi. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance technique through your chosen acting or dance pathway.
  • You'll study musical theatre as part of a shared programme across both pathways.
  • You'll train in professional-standard studios and a bespoke theatre.
  • You'll build skills in production and stagecraft alongside performance.
  • You'll work collaboratively on productions and creative projects.
  • You'll prepare audition material and develop your professional portfolio.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, studio-based sessions in a theatre environment. Assessment is ongoing and includes performances, practical projects, and portfolio work. You'll work with staff who have direct industry experience. The course is classroom and studio based, full-time across two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oxford City Centre College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or other live productions.
  • Dancer, works in professional dance companies, touring shows, or musical theatre.
  • Musical theatre performer, combines singing, acting, and dance in stage productions.
  • Stage manager, coordinates productions from rehearsal through to performance.
  • Drama workshop leader, runs creative sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Performing arts technician, supports lighting, sound, and production on stage.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Acting, Dance, or Performing Arts at a conservatoire or university, the natural next step after this Diploma.
  • A foundation degree or Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, for a shorter higher-education route.
  • Audition-based entry to a specialist drama school or dance college, which many students pursue directly after completing this qualification.
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