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Free Level 4 HNC Performing Arts in Welwyn Garden City

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 4 HNC Performing Arts Course in Welwyn Garden City. Classes run full-time at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus. This is an intensive, full-year programme focused on triple threat training across singing, acting, and dance. The course runs over 36 weeks and is built around the demands of the professional entertainment industry, where performers are expected to work across multiple disciplines. The second year centres on industry-level performance work. To apply, you'll need a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts or three A Levels, plus GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

Who this course is for

Musical Theatre as a genre, whilst being the most challenging, is also one of the biggest employers of performers within the Entertainment Industry. Most auditions / jobs that surface often require performers who are able to deliver in more than one performance discipline. This course is designed to meet this demand with a full first year of intense triple threat training and a ground breaking second year that focuses on professional industry work based performance.

Students study the HND over two years of which an HNC is the first year. The course is practical in the main, developing and nurturing all three disciplines of performance; Acting, Song and Dance.

Entry requirements

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts or 3 A Levels as well as GCSE English Level C or above, and GCSE Maths Level C or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across singing, acting, and dance as a triple threat performer.
  • You'll train in musical theatre as a performance genre and industry discipline.
  • You'll work on professional, industry-standard performance projects in the second year.
  • You'll build audition technique suited to the demands of the entertainment industry.
  • You'll study how to perform across more than one discipline within a single production context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through intensive classroom-based sessions and practical performance work. Assessment is through coursework, performance tasks, and project-based assignments in line with the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National framework. The second year shifts toward professional industry performance, giving you applied experience alongside your academic assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Performer (musical theatre) - singing, acting, and dancing in stage productions
  • Actor - theatre, touring, and fringe productions
  • Dancer - commercial, stage, or touring dance work
  • Singer - live performance and production work
  • Performing arts workshop leader - leading sessions in schools or community settings
  • Entertainment industry production assistant - supporting live shows and events

What you could study next

  • Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts (Level 5) - the natural next step if you want to deepen your training and specialise further.
  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts or Musical Theatre - many universities accept an HNC as entry to the second year of a degree programme, shortening your route to a full degree.
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