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Level 4 HNC Performing Arts in Wakefield – Wakefield College

Cost£7,400.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 HNC Performing Arts in Wakefield. Classes run full-time at Wakefield College, with daytime attendance over one year. This level 4 hnc performing arts course focuses on dance, training performers, choreographers and dance practitioners at higher education level. It is the first year of a two-year programme delivered in partnership with Empath Action CIC and Dance Action Zone Leeds. You will need 64 UCAS tariff points from A Levels, a Level 3 Extended Diploma in a related subject, or an Access course, plus GCSE Grade 4 or above in English Language. All applicants must audition.

Who this course is for

In Partnership with Actual Size Theatre and Empath Action CIC.

This one-year, full-time Level 4 programme awards a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Acting. Upon completion, you will have the option to progress to a Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND). Professional development is at the heart of this course, and you will have the opportunity to develop as a dramatic theatre artist in a truly creative and collaborative way. This course will provide you with the opportunity to apply your skills development in studio settings and in a diverse range of performances.

Year One (HNC) focuses on cultivating your core performance and theatre skills within a collaborative, supportive environment. In Year Two (HND), you will sharpen your professional edge by building on that foundation and pursuing independent lines of inquiry. By engaging directly with industry experts, such as Screen Yorkshire, you’ll gain the firsthand insights and practical experience essential to evolving as a versatile performing arts actor and practitioner.

Entry requirements

64 UCAS tariff points from A Levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a related subject. Or An Access course. GCSE Grade 9-4 in English Language (or equivalent qualification) is required.

All applicants are required to audition, consisting of an interview and a workshop, alongside preparing a monologue of your choice lasting between 1 and 1.5 minutes long.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills as a dancer across a range of styles and contexts.
  • You'll study choreography and learn to create and direct your own dance work.
  • You'll build knowledge of dance practice and the wider performing arts industry.
  • You'll explore the work of professional practitioners and apply it to your own practice.
  • You'll develop skills in critical analysis and reflection on performance.
  • You'll prepare for professional auditions, rehearsals and collaborative projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based classes, workshops and rehearsals at Wakefield College. Assessment is practical and academic, including performances, choreographic projects and written assignments. You will also prepare and present a solo dance piece as part of the entry audition process. The programme is delivered in partnership with Empath Action CIC and Dance Action Zone Leeds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should expect to bring appropriate dance clothing and footwear for studio sessions.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Performer: work as a professional dancer in theatre, touring or commercial productions.
  • Choreographer: create and direct dance work for companies or independent projects.
  • Dance teacher: teach dance in schools, studios or community settings.
  • Community dance practitioner: lead dance projects for community or health organisations.
  • Dance company artist: work within a professional dance company.
  • Arts project coordinator: support the planning and delivery of performing arts events.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) at Level 5: the natural next step after this Certificate, available through the same programme at Wakefield College.
  • BA (Hons) in Dance or Performing Arts: a Level 6 degree at a university, for which this HNC provides a recognised entry route.
  • PGCE or QTS route: if you want to move into teaching dance in schools after completing a degree.
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