Performing Arts and Music - Level 2 Diploma (UAL)
Start Date:
1 September 2025
Centre:
King's Cross
Attendance:
Full Time
Duration:
1 Year
Level:
Level 2
Most suitable for:
16 - 18
ABOUT
This course will give students a basic understanding of performance, putting on shows, and design for the performing arts or music. This will help them get back into learning and give them the skills, knowledge, and understanding they need to continue their education or get a job in the performing arts field.
Through this course, you will get an introduction to a range of activities essential to the development and delivery of a dramatic or musical performance. You will learn the process of rehearsal, production, and delivery of performance and learn to work collaboratively.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Over the course of the year, you'll get to explore different parts of the performance and production industry! There are 9 units in total, and each one will focus on something different - like how to communicate with your audience, staging a performance, and how to develop your own performance and production skills. You'll also get to work on your research skills, which will be very helpful for further study as well as being central to a professional’s working practice.
Towards the end of the year, you'll work on a personal project, where you can explore something that interests you, and then a final project where you'll work with others to create something together.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need:
- Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above which must include English Language or Maths, or equivalent Functional Skills
All applicants must have an audition to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
You will be assessed through coursework and performances, compiling a portfolio of evidence throughout the year. All units are assessed as 'pass' only as you build your skills, allowing you an opportunity to experiment and grow, until you complete the final unit which determines your final grade for the course (pass, merit or distinction).
FEES
Aged 16-18
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
If you will be aged 16, 17, or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.
PROGRESSION
This course will help you to move on to higher level courses such as our Level 3 courses, specialising in an area of performing arts, music or media.
