Free Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

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

The course runs over 30 weeks. You'll develop your skills across acting, dance, and music. It's designed to prepare you for specialist higher-level training or work in the creative industries. Units cover performance technique, professional practice, and personal development.

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

Who this course is for

Have you got a natural musical talent? Do you love to dance or perform on stage? Would you like a career in performing arts? This course is an excellent place to start.

The UAL Level Four Professional Diploma in Performance has been designed to provide students with an opportunity to focus on personal, and professional development to gain access to specialist higher-level training or employment in the creative industries.

This qualification will provide you with an opportunity to develop practical, professional standards of performance and areas of expertise. It allows you to reflect on audition skills and explore ways to develop these. You will be based in our own dedicated performance space which has a 180-seater theatre, dressing rooms, dance studios, rehearsal rooms, recording studio, MAC suite and technical theatre workshop.

The course ends with a Specialist Performance Project where you will instigate, rehearse and perform your work. The course is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive link to either higher-level training or employment.

During this course, themes include:

Rehearsal etiquette Personalised CPD Study of performance work through history to inform the production of new material.

Entry requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of GCSE grade Four or grade C (or an equivalent Level Two qualification) in both English and maths, and one A level (or equivalent Level Three qualification), preferably in a relevant creative subject, ideally Level Three Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, Dance or Music at Merit or equivalent qualifications.

You'll also need to attend an interview, where you have an audition.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance technique across acting, dance, and music.
  • You'll build professional practice skills for the creative industries.
  • You'll explore personal development as a performer.
  • You'll work on stage presence and live performance.
  • You'll learn how to prepare for specialist higher-level training or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions and classroom-based workshops. Assessment is through performance work, projects, and portfolio evidence. You'll take part in rehearsals and productions as part of your training. The course is full-time and runs during the day at Lincoln College.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage shows, tours, or dance companies.
  • Musician, performs live or in studio settings.
  • Performing arts teacher, supports students in schools or colleges.
  • Stage performer, works across musical theatre or live events.
  • Arts facilitator, leads creative workshops in community settings.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, a degree for those wanting to study performance at university level.
  • BA (Hons) in Acting or Dance, specialist degree routes at conservatoires or universities.
  • Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, a further vocational route into the industry.

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