Acting

BTEC Extended Diploma , Level 3
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“The decision that made me pick between here and other places was when I came to the open day everyone was just really friendly and open, and it just felt like a really welcoming environment to be in.”

Charli

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

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Course Information

Introduction

Prove that you’re a class act with this programme. You will develop the vocal and physical skills needed to shine on stage and on screen. You’ll explore acting styles such as naturalism, epic, surrealism and physical theatre through scripted and devised projects. We support you in your development to gain the skills needed to succeed in the industry.

Contact details: Jayne Exton Jayne.Exton@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Performing Arts

Acting

Who is this course for?

If you enjoyed acting at school and want to take your next step into the industry, then this is the course for you. We work across a whole range of acting disciplines including stage acting, devising, improvisation, acting to camera, scriptwriting and theatre in the community. The aim of this course is to create highly skilled and well-rounded actors who will succeed at university or drama school.

Benefits and skills

  • Acting skills development
  • Scripted and devised performance
  • Screen acting and script writing
  • Community theatre
  • Final major project
  • The performing arts industry
  • Self promotion and networking
  • Entry requirements

    Five GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent including English

    Available apprenticeships and progression options

    Progression may include degree level study or relevant employment.

    Course details

    Duration:

    1 year Diploma

    1 year Top-up Extended Diploma

    Start Date: 15/09/2025
    Fees (16-18): No fee
    Study Type: Full time
    Course Code: 73862-01
    Fees (Adult): £2,730 plus exam fee of £152

    Employment Statistics

    • Actors, entertainers and presenters

      Average Salary
      £58,240
    • Arts officers, producers and directors

      Average Salary
      £50,440

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