Performing Arts (Acting) HNC
Coleg Llandrillo (Llandrillo College)

Key Course Facts
Course Description
This HNC Performing Arts programme is specifically designed for students aspiring to follow a career in acting.
It is a strong foundation year in developing acting methods, performance techniques, independent discipline and professional practice; which aims to develop students into well-rounded actors.
The course offers a number of professional development core modules with acting specialisms such as Classical Text, Audition Technique, Acting to Camera, Voice and Movement.
For every 10 credits, students should engage with around 100 notional hours of learning. This will be approximately 30% direct learning contact and 70% independent student learning.
Year 1 (Level 4)
The Performing Arts Industry (15 credits, core) Professional development (15 credits, core) Acting 1 (15 credits, compulsory) Voice and Speech Actors (15 credits, compulsory) Acting for camera (15 credits, compulsory) Movement for Actors (15 credits, compulsory) Auditioning (15 credits, compulsory) Classical Acting (15 credits, compulsory)
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Performing Arts (Acting), HNC you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A BTEC Level 3 Extended qualification in Performing Arts (minimum PPP 48 UCAS points) A GCE Advanced Level (accumulating minimum 48 UCAS Points) Other related Level 3 Extended qualifications An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution An international equivalent of the above As with all performance related qualifications any related industry experience can be considered.
Qualification requirements
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Costs
Tuition Fees Performing Arts (Acting) HNC
EU | £8300 | year 1 |
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International | £8300 | year 1 |
England UK | £8300 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8300 | year 1 |
Scotland | £8300 | year 1 |
Wales | £8300 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8300 | year 1 |
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, 2024
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)
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About Coleg Llandrillo (Llandrillo College)
Coleg Llandrillo is an education institution located in the northern region of Wales, and offers an extensive variety of further education and vocational courses for both School Leavers and Adult Learners. As the largest college in Wales, Coleg Llandrillo operates from a total of 12 campus locations, with the Rhos-on-Sea building serving as the main headquarters of the institution. Within each campus, students can find modern and up-to-date facilities that have been designed with their practical and specific needs in mind.
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