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Key Details

Course Area:

Performing Arts

Student Type:

16 - 18 | 19+ student

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

Course Introduction

If you have a passion for acting and performance, and want to develop your skills further, this is the perfect course.

You’ll learn acting, voice, devising and production. You’ll visit the theatre and review performances throughout the year and get a taste of industry practice, and you will also have visitors from industry sharing their professional experience with you.

You can expect tutors with a wealth of industry experience, the opportunity to explore different texts, and the chance to devise your own pieces. You’ll work with students from other courses in creating performance material and you will begin to look at different styles of drama and theatre. You will work in groups, developing effective communication skills and confidence.

Course Information

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Acting

Level 2

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English Language and maths – one of English Language or maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above..

You will be assessed on practical tasks, projects and productions, supported by a record of written evidence.

Choose to follow with further study on a Level 3 Diploma in Acting, or a range of other courses or career paths that utilise the skills you have gained.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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