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Free Performing Arts Top Up Degree in Poole

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start28 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Performing Arts Top Up Degree in Poole. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education, full-time during the day.

The course takes one year. It builds on your existing performing arts training. You'll deepen your specialist techniques through practical, hands-on work. By the time you graduate, you'll have a showreel ready to share with employers.

You'll finish with a degree in Performing Arts.

Who this course is for

Building on the knowledge and skills you've learned, this one-year personalised 'Top up' degree will reinforce your specialist techniques. You'll continue your practical training and when you graduate you will also have a showreel to showcase your talents to prospective employers.

Entry requirements

An FDA in performing arts (or equivalent) Four GCSE passes at grade 4 (formerly C) minimum, including Maths* and English or equivalent, plus Two A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC Extended Diploma or NVQ3 or Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Creative and Media may be considered in combination with other qualifications, or An Access to Higher Education Diploma Relevant subjects: Dance, Performing Arts, Drama *Applicants are considered on a case by case basis and by their ab

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced specialist performance techniques.
  • You'll build on practical skills from your previous performing arts study.
  • You'll create a professional showreel to present to employers.
  • You'll refine your craft through personalised, focused training.
  • You'll strengthen your ability to perform across relevant disciplines such as dance, drama, and performing arts.

How you will learn

You'll study full-time in the classroom during the day. Learning is practical and personalised to your specialism. You'll work toward producing a showreel as a key piece of assessed work. The centre will confirm the full details of assessment when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performing in theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Performing arts practitioner, working in community or educational settings.
  • Dance performer, working in professional dance companies or shows.
  • Drama teacher, supporting students in schools or colleges.
  • Arts workshop facilitator, leading creative sessions for groups.
  • Stage performer, working in live entertainment and touring productions.

What you could study next

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Drama or Performing Arts, for those who want to teach.
  • MA in Performing Arts or Theatre Practice, for deeper specialist study at postgraduate level.
  • Professional development courses in screen acting or stage combat, to add specialist skills after graduating.
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