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Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance Course in Birmingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Acting Courses in Birmingham.

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About this course

Free Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance Course in Birmingham. Classes run at BOA Stage And Screen Production Academy, full-time over 12 months.

The course is for students aged 18. You'll need a Level 3 Extended Diploma or A Levels in a relevant subject before you start. You'll train in acting for film and theatre, voice, movement, directing, and audition technique. Students work on live industry projects with professional partners and build an e-portfolio throughout the year.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for students aged 18 and will be full-time for one year.

Entry requirements

You must have completed a Level 3 extended diploma or A Levels in a relevant subject before starting in September 2026.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting skills for film and theatre productions.
  • You'll train in voice technique to strengthen your performance range.
  • You'll practise movement skills to support physical storytelling.
  • You'll explore directing skills and creative decision-making.
  • You'll refine audition technique for professional settings.
  • You'll work on live projects with industry partners.
  • You'll build an e-portfolio and professional network to support your next steps.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a sequence of live industry projects, professional workshops, and classes. Assessment is through practical project work, a reflective journal, and an e-portfolio. You'll work alongside industry professionals throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. BOA Stage And Screen Production Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performing in film, television, or theatre productions.
  • Dancer, working in professional stage or screen performance.
  • Musician, performing or touring as a professional artist.
  • Theatre performer, taking roles in touring or repertory companies.
  • Performing arts practitioner, supporting creative projects in community or education settings.

What you could study next

  • A BA (Hons) in Acting, Drama, or Performing Arts at university, the most common next step after this Diploma.
  • Conservatoire training, for those pursuing specialist performance study at institutions such as RADA or Guildhall.
  • A degree in Theatre Directing or Choreography, for those whose interests developed during the course.
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