Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Performing Arts

Walsall College
Undergraduate HND Full-time 1 Year DramaDance

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

The Performing Arts HND has three different pathways you can choose from:

Performing Arts (Acting) The HND in Performing Arts is an extension to the HNC qualification offered here. As you progress onto level 5 you will be equipped with skills and opportunities to further develop your skills as a professional practitioner. As you continue developing your performance skills in areas such as; physicality, voice, accents etc, you will also take a more in depth focus into your chosen specialism and undertake large scale projects around this. You will also gain first hand experiences in areas beyond performance such as; creative education, professional auditions, marketing, direction, performing arts business and many more.

Performing Arts (Dance) The HND in Dance is an extension to the HNC qualification offered here. As you progress onto level 5 you will be equipped with skills and opportunities to further develop your skills as a professional practitioner. As you continue developing your performance skills in areas such as technique and choreography etc. You will also take a more in depth focus into your chosen specialism and undertake large scale projects around this. You will also gain first hand experiences in areas beyond performance such as; creative education, professional auditions, marketing, performing arts business and many more.

Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) The HND in Musical Theatre is an extension to the HNC qualification offered here. As you progress onto level 5 you will be equipped with skills and opportunities to further develop your skills as a professional practitioner. As you continue developing your performance skills in areas such as vocal technique, dance technique,acting and choreography etc. You will also take a more in depth focus into your chosen specialism and undertake large scale projects around this. You will also gain first hand experiences in areas beyond performance such as; creative education, professional auditions, marketing, performing arts business and many more.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades N/A

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2319 Teaching professionals
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3414 Dancers and choreographers
3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Walsall
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Drama, Dance