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Free Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Swindon – Wilkes, Westmead Swindon

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

Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Swindon. Classes run at Wilkes, Westmead Swindon, full-time over two years. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds who meet the eligibility criteria.

You'll study performance and production across two years. Year one covers core skills and collaborative projects. Year two focuses on specialist study and a final major project, including a public performance or production. You'll work across practical, creative, and analytical areas of the industry. Entry requires an audition and interview, along with five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths where possible.

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 develop practical performance and production skills across a range of disciplines.
  • You'll explore different areas of the performing arts industry through collaborative projects.
  • You'll build analytical and creative skills through responding to performance briefs.
  • You'll plan, develop, and deliver a final major project.
  • You'll present a public performance or production outcome.
  • You'll investigate specialist areas of performing and production arts.
  • You'll prepare a portfolio of work to support progression to higher education or employment.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through practical performances, rehearsals, and training sessions. Written assignments also form part of the assessment. Learning takes place in the classroom and through hands-on production and performance work. The course is delivered full-time during the day over two years.

What you will need to bring

The provider notes that a uniform may be required depending on the centre. Wilkes, Westmead Swindon will confirm what 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 commercial productions.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and logistical side of live performances.
  • Production assistant, supports the running of theatre or media productions.
  • Drama facilitator, leads workshops in schools, community settings, or arts organisations.
  • Performer, works across a range of live entertainment and events contexts.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Drama, a Level 6 degree for those wanting to specialise further in performance.
  • BA (Hons) in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre, a Level 6 degree for those drawn to the production side.
  • Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, a Level 5 qualification offering a more vocational route into the industry.
  • Specialist conservatoire training, for those aiming for professional performance careers in acting or dance.
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