Burnley College
Performance (Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre) HNC
Burnley College

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The HNC allows students to specialise in either Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre. This course has a large focus on practical work, developing skills and techniques in preparation for performance. On the course, students complete 2 core units in the Performing Arts industry and professional development with the remaining 6 units being a choice of each student, allowing for a bespoke course to be created. The units on this course are project-based, working towards live performance and filmed productions. This will allow students to create a professional portfolio to take forward into their careers. In the Acting units, you will cover classical and contemporary theatre, physical and vocal skills of the actor and film and TV performance as well as devising and scripted work. Within the Dance units you will study a variety of styles such as ballet, contemporary, jazz and commercial. You will learn about choreography and take part in dance for camera. On the Musical Theatre pathway, you will study all three disciplines (Acting, Singing and Jazz Dance). You will explore a variety of musical theatre styles which will culminate in performing in full productions. The transferable skills that students will develop on this course include.

  • Effective writing skills ● Critical thinking ● Creativity ● Team building ● Digital literacy ● Competence in assessment methods used in higher education.

On this course, students will be assessed in various ways. They include: - Practical Within the practical aspect of the course, students will be assessed on rehearsals, workshops and final performance. The themes for these assessments will be a mixture of being set by the awarding body and Burnley College. This allows us to cover both contemporary and traditional contexts on this course to give a more holistic experience and better prepare students for the workplace or continued study. - Written The written aspect of the course will be assessed through presentations, reports, essays and portfolio work. All students receive 1:1 time with tutors as well as academic study sessions in order to support with this aspect.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

All applications are subject to an interview before admission to the course. UCAS Points: 104 (equivalent to DMM in BTEC or BCC in A Level) or Previous experience of 5 years of training in performing arts.

Qualification requirements

All applications are subject to an interview before admission to the course. UCAS Points: 104 (equivalent to DMM in BTEC or BCC in A Level) or Previous experience of 5 years of training in performing arts.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Performance (Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre), HNC, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Performance (Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre) HNC

EU £7000 year 1
England UK £7000 year 1
Northern Ireland £7000 year 1
Scotland £7000 year 1
Wales £7000 year 1
Channel Islands £7000 year 1

Additional fee information

An additional £250 for exam registration taken on enrolment

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Burnley College

Burnley College is a further education institution located in the manufacturing town of Burnley, in the UK. The college works in collaboration with the University of Bolton, and delivers A-Level education as well as Honours degrees in Crime and Criminal Justice, Education, Psychotherapy, and Engineering.

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Student composition of Burnley College

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postgraduates:
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  • Alex Ramsay - Advanced Level Creative Digital Media
  • George Smith - Advanced Level Computing
  • Jamie Rogers - Burnley College
  • Divya - Burnley College
  • Louis Owen - A Level Business Studies, Computer Science and Mathematics
  • Maisy Andrea - Advanced Level Performing Arts

Where is this programme taught

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