Our Level 4 Professional Diploma - Acting course provides performers with the opportunity to develop and enhance their performance skill levels in readiness for industry or higher‑level training.

This is a free, full-time, one-year course for students who will be aged 18. You must have completed a Level 3 extended diploma or A levels in a relevant subject before starting in September. 

The Level 4 Professional Diploma in Acting has been designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress into higher education or conservatoire training. It may also support you if you are intending to progress directly into employment in the creative industries.

This qualification will provide you with an opportunity to stretch and refine your performance skills whilst defining your own personal interests and area of expertise. 

The qualification is suitable if you intend to pursue a career in the performing arts. It allows you to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition into either higher-level training or employment.

Students will undertake a sequence of live industry projects, working with major partners as well being trained by a wide range of industry professionals. Students will attend relevant workshops and classes whilst keeping a journal and e-portfolio as evidence. 

This means students leave equipped with the credits, experience and professional network they need to progress directly into the industry, or pursue further studies at the very best universities.

What will I study?

Work with real clients on professional projects in your area(s) of interest... 

• Acting for film
• Acting for theatre
• Voice skills 
• Directing skills
• Movement skills
• Audition technique

You will gain a Level 4 professional diploma in 'Performance'. 

This course provides learning experiences through which you will develop a wide range of skills required within the performing arts. Through practical exploration of film and theatre projects, you will develop and hone specialist performance skills required to work successfully in this industry.

Entry Requirements

You will have already completed a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area or have completed A levels. 

You will have a grade 4 GCSE in English literature or language.

You will be required to attend an aptitude workshop as part of the application process.