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Diploma of Performing Arts Practice in Acting
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A Level 3 performing arts diploma focused on acting for theatre, film and TV.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Performing Arts Practice in Acting. Apply skills related to Wide range of acting units
- developing acting skills
- performance styles. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Higher education
- Drama school
Curriculum
- Wide range of acting units: developing acting skills
- performance styles
- creating performance work
- devising
- film and TV acting
- directing
- movement
- classical and contemporary theatre
- improvisation
- physical theatre and working in the performing arts industry. Key Skills accreditation is included. Assessment is by practical work
- rehearsal and performance. 18 hours a week and a 65 GBP studio fee.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Admission requirements for Diploma of Performing Arts Practice in Acting in Level 3 need confirmation from Cardiff and Vale College.
Accepted academic background
5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or Level 2 Diploma (Pass/Merit), GCSE English/Welsh and Maths grade C or Essential Skills Level 2
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Review the Performing Arts Practice in Acting admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £9,465 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
216 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 18 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £9,465 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 5.5.