UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

Open Events

If you would still like to enrol on a full time course that started in September 2025, please contact our admissions team directly – admissions@wolvcoll.ac.uk

UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

Attendance: Full Time

Course level: 3

Location: City Learning Quarter

Course code: CP0015

Start dates:

07/09/2026

Age:

Apply Now

Download PDF

Is this course right for me?

If acting, singing, dancing, or theatre production is your passion then you can take the first steps to an exciting career by studying at City of Wolverhampton College. From performing on stage, TV or film to dancing or choreography, there are so many career and progression opportunities in this exciting, dynamic and creative industry, all of which we will prepare you for while studying with us.

You will begin your first year of study and then once successfully completed you will progress to your second year, which is equivalent to three A Levels.

You will develop skills in acting techniques, performing arts business, dance performance, musical theatre, performing with masks, storytelling, scriptwriting and improvisation. You will get the chance to demonstrate your learning in our regular performing arts showcases and acting shows throughout the year – culminating in an end-of-year musical – as well as working with industry partners such as Zoonation Dance Company, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and Vamos.

In addition, to enhance your learning, you will complete 30 hour of work experience or work-related activities during the course.

Our creative arts courses have been named the best in the country and earned the college a prestigious national award. We have been named Training Provider of the Year at the Creative and Cultural Skills Awards 2019! Our creative arts department is forward thinking, innovative, committed and thats why we have been nationally recognised.

Awarded Arts Mark Gold status by Arts Council England for our excellent courses and links with employers we pride ourselves on producing work-ready students equipped with the skills and knowledge to be a success in the industry.

City of Wolverhampton College is an approved centre for UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Apply Now

Course details

Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to:

Have four or more GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above (ideally including English and maths)*
Attend an interview with a member of the college’s admissions team
Attend an audition and perform a suitable piece of your own choice

*If you do not have a Grade C/4 in English and maths, you will attend lessons to achieve these qualifications alongside your Level 3 qualification

What will I learn?

During this course you will study:

Performance workshop
Performing arts business
The historical context of performance
Rehearsing for performance
Performing to an audience
Musical theatre performance
Variety of performance
Auditions for actors
Principles for acting
Improvisation
Performing with masks
Singing techniques for performance
Dance performance
Jazz dance
Developing movement skills
Storytelling
Theatre in education
Scriptwriting

What skills will I gain?

By studying this course you will:

Be part of a programme of study that has excellent pass rates
Be taught by our enthusiastic, experienced and talented performing arts lecturing team
Learn how to create character on stage
Develop your overall self-confidence
Work in groups to develop a performance
Learn how to perform in musical theatre, or as a singer
Learn how to develop and perform various dance styles
Be able to create and utilise theatrical texts
Improve your ability to discuss live productions and learn from theatre visits
Understand how all of the skills you are learning can be applied in the industry
Find out what performing arts opportunities are available
Gain valuable team working and communication skills by taking part in various shows
Improve your employability skills
Learn in a Creative Arts Department awarded ‘Arts Mark Gold’ by Arts Council England for the level and quality of our education provision in creative industries

How will I be assessed?

The course is project/assignment based and assessment is continuous throughout the year both in lessons, set work and shows. Each unit will be assessed and awarded with a final grade of pass, merit or distinction. Some units may be subject to external assessment.

What can I do next?

The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:

Pursue a career in acting, performance, presenting, choreography, dancing, singing, theatre production or stage management
Apply to university to study for a degree in a relevant subject

UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

Course code: CP0015

Full Time

City Learning Quarter

Apply Now

Future careers

Undecided on your future?

Our Future Finder tool can help you explore options and match them to our courses. City of Wolverhampton College partners with employers and leading universities, ensuring our qualifications are relevant and designed to help you succeed.