Speech and Drama

Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post16 students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and ultimately to employment, possibly in the performing arts sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to 2 A Levels, and it has been designed as part of a two-year programme, normally alongside a further Level 3 qualification. Students wishing to take this BTEC will have successfully completed a Level 2 programme of learning, with GCSEs or vocational learning.