Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run full-time at The King's Academy Sixth Form, five days a week during the day. The course runs over two years and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work or progress in the performing arts. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including at least a grade 4 in English and a grade 3 in Maths, to be considered for a place.

Who this course is for

Please see the Academy Prospectus - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/7aebe42fc5.html

Entry requirements

5 Grades 9-4 in GCSE, including at least a grade 4 and a grade 3 in English and Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, or musical theatre
  • You'll study the history and context of performing arts
  • You'll create and present original performance work
  • You'll analyse and evaluate live and recorded performances
  • You'll develop skills in production, staging, and technical theatre
  • You'll build professional practice skills used in the performing arts industry

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical performance work, studio sessions, and written assignments. Assessment combines coursework units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside your practical work. Classes are classroom and studio based, with regular performance opportunities throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The King's Academy Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor or performer, working in theatre, film, or TV
  • Dance teacher or movement coach in schools or studios
  • Theatre stage manager, coordinating productions backstage
  • Community arts worker, running workshops and projects
  • Drama facilitator, delivering sessions in education or health settings
  • Casting assistant, supporting auditions and talent selection
  • Entertainment coordinator, organising live events and shows

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Performing Arts: a higher-level qualification that goes deeper into performance and production practice.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, Drama, or Dance: a full degree at a university or conservatoire, building on your Level 3 performing arts qualification.
  • PGCE in Drama or Performing Arts: for those who want to teach the subject in secondary schools.