Westminster Kingsway College
Performing Arts HNC
Westminster Kingsway College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Performing Arts HNC at Westminster Kingsway College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.

Overall student satisfaction
50 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25731 £21503 £23767
25-75 percentile range £24646 - £27975 £15340 - £25476 £16859 - £28886

Course Description

This course provides a professionally-focused, industry-based qualification for moving into work or onto further study.

Benefitting from strong partnerships with local theatres, acting agents and creative organisations within Islington and Camden, this course specialises in providing actor and theatre training that is relevant and current.

You will learn physical and vocal performance skills as well as looking in-depth at a range of acting and performance techniques. Making creative work as part of a company will be an integral part of the programme, as will regular input from external practitioners and experts, giving you a comprehensive understanding of this industry.

You will also take performance work out on tour to different communities and will perform work that is responsive to current local, national and global issues.

You will be supported to enhance your individual characteristics and develop your talents so that you are fully prepared to present yourself to the professional industry.

Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Performing Arts HNC at Westminster Kingsway College

65% Sales occupations
10% Caring personal services
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials

Assessment will comprise coursework and practical performances, including research projects, online portfolios and presentations.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Performing Arts, HNC, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in London

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 Westminster Kingsway College

Westminster Kingsway College is among the most prominent Further Education institutions in London, England. The college forms a part of the Capital City College Group, and as a result enjoys a collaborative relationship with other member institutions around London.

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Where is this programme taught

Centre for Business, Arts and Technology
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