Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) HND
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) HND at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theatre.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20903 | £18011 | £21181 |
25-75 percentile range | £17825 - £24915 | £13091 - £22860 | £15855 - £26634 |
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Course Description
The nature of the Performing Arts industry is extremely competitive and the opportunities for career diverse. The HND in Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) has been designed to provide a vocational based programme equipping you with the required skills to succeed in the range of career paths available. Our programme provides diverse and challenging learning experiences, whose aim is to extend and consolidate your expertise as a total performance maker. You will in part refine your live performance skills (vocal & physical) alongside developing greater understanding and command of specific techniques in multi disciplines including, directing, devising, producing, adaptation & stage craft. The selection of units enables you to nurture your creativity, developing your own voice as future innovators within the art form. The overriding focus of the programme is based on acknowledging the importance of versatility & diversity to allow for longevity, ensuring that you can become an all-round live performance maker & practitioner, skilled for successful careers in the ever-evolving Performing Arts industry.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components. |
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) HND
England UK | £7000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £7000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £7000 | year 1 |
Wales | £7000 | year 1 |
EU | £17930 | 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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
H882
About South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
South Essex College is a provider of Further and Higher Education, located on three main campuses throughout the English county of Essex. These three sites include campuses in Basildon, Southend, and Grays High Street (Thurrocks). The locations are dedicated to Digital Technologies, vocational courses, and specialist workshops, respectively.
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) HND South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
- Tuition fees for this programme are 7000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- 10 graduates rated the course 83. This means that 83% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) HND is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Acting students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.