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Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Windsor – Windsor College

Cost£4,670.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Performing and Production Arts Course in Windsor. Classes run at Windsor College, full-time during the day.

This University of the Arts London Diploma covers performance, production, and theatre-making skills. You'll develop as an adaptable, multi-skilled performer over 36 weeks. The course is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels, so you can study it alongside two other A Levels such as Media Studies or Film Studies. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to apply. A Level 2 BTEC or UAL Diploma in Performing Arts at merit may count as one of these.

You'll finish with a Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

The University Arts London Diploma in Performing & Production Arts is a two year course that is the equivalent to 1.5 A Levels and is designed to provide students with the same level of a demanding performance programme as the Extended Diploma but with the ability to study alongside 2 other A Levels such as Media Studies, Film Studies, Linguistics or Sociology. This course gives you the skills and all-round experience to be an adaptable and multi-skilled performer and theatre maker.

Entry requirements

Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 one of which may be a Level 2 BTEC/ UAL Diploma in Performing Arts at merit.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across acting, dance, and physical theatre.
  • You'll learn the craft of theatre-making from both a performer's and maker's perspective.
  • You'll build production skills to support live performance work.
  • You'll practise working as part of an ensemble and as an individual performer.
  • You'll explore how to adapt your skills across different performance contexts.
  • You'll gain experience of a demanding, industry-style performance programme.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions, rehearsals, and performance projects. Assessment is based on your practical work and portfolio evidence. Classes are delivered in person at Windsor College during the day. You'll work on productions and projects that develop both your performance and production skills throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, film, television, or live events.
  • Dancer, works in stage productions, touring companies, or commercial performance.
  • Theatre maker, creates and produces original live performance work.
  • Stage manager, coordinates the technical and logistical side of productions.
  • Performing arts technician, supports lighting, sound, or set for live shows.
  • Drama workshop leader, delivers performance sessions in schools or community settings.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BA in Performing Arts, a natural next step for those wanting to develop further at university level.
  • BA Acting or BA Theatre at a conservatoire or university, for those focusing on a specific performance discipline.
  • Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts, a work-focused route into the industry at higher level.
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