Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Performing Arts (Acting)

Award: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts (Acting)

UCAS Code: KC11

Institution Code: K82

Location of study: Kingston College (Kingston Hall Road and CIC - Creative Industries Centre)

Awarding body: Pearson.

Course duration: 1 year (full-time)

Academic year : September 2025 until June 2026

Days of the week: You will be expected to attend for 2-3 days a week, which may include evenings for rehearsals and performances.

Work placements: N/A.

Timetables: Timetables are normally available one month before registration. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. Part-time classes are normally scheduled on one or two days per week, details of which can be obtained from the course leader.

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High School Leaving Certificate. Satisfactory reference, audition for applicants in the UK, DVD accepted from students overseas. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English Language Certificate. Applicants should have at least 32 UCAS points from one A Level, a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification. You will need to pass an audition and provide a satisfactory reference. Maths and English GCSEs at grade C/4 or above are also required. Non-traditional entry with alternative qualifications or experience, for example mature students, with relevant experience may also be considered. See below for accreditation of prior learning or experience as alternative entry requirements and credit transfer.

Additional requirements

References from an official email address (ie. NOT Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) This can be from your previous institution if you were a student in the last 4 years or from a line manager if you are currently working.

Credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning or experience

If you do not have the required qualifications, it may be possible to gain entry to the course. For example, those with relevant performance experience may also be considered for accreditation of prior learning.

If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another higher education institution, you may be able to enter the course at level 5 or level 6. For further information, please visit our Credit Transfer page [link]. Other qualifications and relevant work experience may also count for academic credit. Further information is available at our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.

Successful graduates can progress onto University (1st or 2nd year). The course also prepares graduates for industry auditions and employment.

Suitable applicants requiring a Tier 4 Visa will be contacted by our International and Compliance Officer, who will guide you through the process. These are the courses available for Tier 4 students.