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Professional Diploma in Performance

Course Summary

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress into higher education or conservatoire training and may also support students intending to progress directly into employment in the performing arts industries.

This course is FREE for under-19s (please check with us at interview/enrolment)

Entry includes an interview and successful audition. A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts or relevant subject at Merit grade or A Levels (C and above including Drama or relevant subject). Ideally GCSE English and Maths at minimum Grade 4 or equivalent*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

Fees for 2024/25 Entry

£4,670*

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher education loan may be available)

Full fee information here

*This course is FREE if you are aged under 19 on 31 August in your year of entry. If you are over 19 you may be eligible for an Adult Learner Loan.

Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

An enrichment fee of approximately £200 will be required to be paid by each student to cover extra-curricular workshops and trips which will occur throughout the year.

This qualification will provide students with an opportunity to stretch and refine their practical skills levels whilst defining their own personal interests and area of expertise. The qualification is suitable for students who intend to pursue a career in the performing arts. It allows them to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition into either higher-level training or employment. 

It is made up of 3 units – Unit 1: Applied Professional Practice, Unit 2: Specialist Performance Practice and Unit 3: Specialist Performance Project.

Classes including stage acting, acting for screen, singing and voice, movement and musical theatre technique will sit alongside regular opportunities to rehearse and perform to an audience at a professional theatre venue. You will study health and wellbeing whilst exploring the demands of the industry. Regular classes in audition technique and repertoire will ensure you are fully prepared for future auditions and casting calls.

Click here to go to our university-level information pages.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 12/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N5794

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    Professional Diploma in Performance

  • Awarded by:

    UAL

  • Course length:

    One year. 

    In-college time: 12 hours per week.

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N5794

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    Professional Diploma in Performance

  • Awarded by:

    UAL

  • Course length:

    One year. 

    In-college time: 12 hours per week.

  • Start date:

    September 2024

Entry includes an interview and successful audition. A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts or relevant subject at Merit grade or A Levels (C and above including Drama or relevant subject). Ideally GCSE English and Maths at minimum Grade 4 or equivalent*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

Fees for 2024/25 Entry

£4,670*

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher education loan may be available)

Full fee information here

*This course is FREE if you are aged under 19 on 31 August in your year of entry. If you are over 19 you may be eligible for an Adult Learner Loan.

Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

An enrichment fee of approximately £200 will be required to be paid by each student to cover extra-curricular workshops and trips which will occur throughout the year.

This qualification will provide students with an opportunity to stretch and refine their practical skills levels whilst defining their own personal interests and area of expertise. The qualification is suitable for students who intend to pursue a career in the performing arts. It allows them to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition into either higher-level training or employment. 

It is made up of 3 units – Unit 1: Applied Professional Practice, Unit 2: Specialist Performance Practice and Unit 3: Specialist Performance Project.

Classes including stage acting, acting for screen, singing and voice, movement and musical theatre technique will sit alongside regular opportunities to rehearse and perform to an audience at a professional theatre venue. You will study health and wellbeing whilst exploring the demands of the industry. Regular classes in audition technique and repertoire will ensure you are fully prepared for future auditions and casting calls.

Click here to go to our university-level information pages.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 12/10/2023

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