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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Rugby

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Rugby. Classes run at Rugby College, full-time during the day.

The course is free if you're under 19 years old or hold an EHCP. If you're 19 or over, tuition fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits. Over two years, you'll explore acting, dance, musical theatre, and technical theatre. The course covers performance skills alongside a solid grounding in how the theatre industry works.

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

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is designed to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding of the Performing Arts industry to enable them to progress to stage school or university. The qualification explores all elements of performing arts with a focus to musical theatre and a sound understanding of technical theatre and the industry. Students who have enjoyed drama at school, dancing, acting and other types of performance will find this study programme to be ideal. This course is delivered as two qualifications, each a year long. Students who are 18 years old when they start Year 1 will therefore be 19 at the start of Year 2 and may be subject to fees for the Year 2 qualification. All learners will need to successfully complete the Year 1 qualification to be able to progress to the Year 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting techniques and performance skills.
  • You'll train in dance styles relevant to musical theatre.
  • You'll study musical theatre as a combined performance discipline.
  • You'll gain an understanding of technical theatre, including staging and production.
  • You'll learn how the performing arts industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll build experience through practical performance projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, rehearsals, and studio sessions in the classroom. Assessment includes performances, productions, and written or portfolio work. You'll be assessed on both your practical skills and your understanding of the industry. Full-time attendance means you'll work intensively across all areas of the course throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rugby College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that all students may be charged for materials, equipment, and trips.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, television, or film productions.
  • Dancer, works in musical theatre, touring shows, or live events.
  • Stage manager, coordinates productions from rehearsal to performance night.
  • Production assistant, supports creative teams on theatre or media projects.
  • Performing arts teacher, delivers drama or dance in schools or community settings.
  • Theatre technician, operates lighting, sound, or staging for live productions.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Performing Arts or Musical Theatre, the natural next step for those aiming for a professional stage career.
  • A degree in Drama or Theatre Studies, for those interested in the academic and creative side of performance.
  • A degree in Technical Theatre or Production Arts, for those drawn to the technical side of the industry.
  • A foundation degree or conservatoire audition programme, for those applying to specialist stage schools.
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