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University degree

Performing Arts

South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) The nature of the Performing Arts industry is extremely competitive and the opportunities for career diverse. The HND in Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) has been designed to provide a vocational based programme equipping you with the required skills to succeed in the range of career paths available. Our programme provides diverse and challenging learning experiences, whose aim is to extend and consolidate your expertise as a total performance maker. You will in part refine your live performance skills (vocal & physical) alongside developing greater understanding and command of specific techniques in multi disci

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
95% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels95%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
Continue past first year
91%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£13,500
3 years on
Β£20,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
91%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching100%
Assessment & feedback98%
Academic support98%
Well organised93%
Learning resources71%
Student community71%
In students' own words
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A great decision
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” good tran…
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Exceeded expectations
I was sceptical before starting β€” now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” local cost of l…
Class of 2023 Β· Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on South Essex College of Further and Higher Education's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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