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Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance Course in Harlow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time during the day.

Fees apply to this course. If you are 19 or over, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with costs. The course runs for one year and bridges the gap between education and the performing arts industry. You will take part in weekly masterclasses and work alongside industry professionals. Units cover acting, dance, music, and creative experimentation across all three disciplines.

You'll finish with a Professional Diploma in Performance at Level 4.

Who this course is for

This course provides a bridge between education and the industry and/or specialist Higher training. You will experience professional weekly masterclasses and collaborations with the industry. The qualification has a holistic approach, encouraging experimentation and risk taking. It provides for you to test your creativity which stimulates and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs Level 3 at a P/M/D or 72 UCAS tariff points GCSE Level 4 and above in English Experiences in professional/amateur dramatics; Music, Drama or Dance qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, and music.
  • You'll take part in professional masterclasses led by industry practitioners.
  • You'll experiment with creative approaches and take artistic risks.
  • You'll collaborate on projects that reflect real industry practice.
  • You'll build a specialism while exploring performance more broadly.
  • You'll develop the skills needed for higher-level training or professional work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, studio practice, and weekly industry masterclasses at Harlow College. Assessment is through practical performance work, projects, and portfolio evidence. You'll collaborate with peers and visiting professionals throughout the year. The course takes a holistic approach, encouraging creative experimentation alongside technical development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or radio productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, music videos, or dance companies.
  • Musician, performs live or in studio settings across a range of genres.
  • Performing arts teacher, supports students in schools or community settings.
  • Theatre production assistant, supports creative teams on stage productions.
  • Arts administrator, works behind the scenes in venues or arts organisations.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Performing Arts or Drama, for deeper specialist training at university level.
  • A degree in Music or Dance, building on the performance skills developed in this Diploma.
  • A Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, a further vocational route into the industry.
  • Specialist conservatoire training, for those pursuing a professional performance career at the highest level.
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