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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Liverpool – Rare Studio

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Rare Studio, full-time over two years.

The course covers performance and production across both years. In Year 1 you explore a range of disciplines, develop practical skills, and take part in collaborative projects. In Year 2 you specialise, investigate your chosen area, and deliver a final major project with a public performance or production outcome. You'll be assessed through practical performances, rehearsals, training sessions, and assignments.

Entry requires an audition and interview. You'll also need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths where possible. The course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old who meet the eligibility criteria. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

The UAL Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is a full‑time, two‑year programme designed for learners aiming to develop their skills in a broad range of performance and production disciplines.

Entry requirements

Learners will be required to audition and interview for this education programme and must achieve five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, where possible, including English Language and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a broad range of performance and production disciplines.
  • You'll develop practical, creative, and analytical skills across the arts.
  • You'll take part in collaborative projects with other learners.
  • You'll investigate a specialist area of performing or production arts in depth.
  • You'll plan, develop, and deliver a final major project.
  • You'll present a public performance or production outcome.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based classes, rehearsals, and practical training sessions at Rare Studio. Assessment is through practical performances, rehearsals, training sessions, and written assignments. The course is structured across two years, with mandatory units in Year 1 and specialist study in Year 2.

What you will need to bring

The provider notes that a uniform may be required depending on the education centre. Rare Studio will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or live events.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, touring companies, or commercial performance.
  • Stage manager, coordinates productions behind the scenes and needs further experience.
  • Production assistant, supports creative and technical teams on productions.
  • Drama facilitator, leads workshops in schools or community settings.
  • Performing arts technician, handles lighting, sound, or set for live events.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, a Level 6 degree for those wanting to specialise further in acting, directing, or devising.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, a Level 6 degree focused on the production side of the industry.
  • Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, a Level 5 qualification and a shorter route into higher education.
  • Specialist conservatoire training, for those pursuing professional performance at the highest level, usually requiring a separate audition process.
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