Newcastle College Performance And Production Arts 3

College 16 to 18

Performing Arts

If you're into Performing Arts, Newcastle College is perfect for you. The halls of The Performance Academy, our nationally renowned institution for Music and Performing Arts students, are alive with the sounds of music and drama, offering the unrivalled opportunity to train in world-class facilities and learn from industry experts. It's your chance to focus full-time on your passion and finally begin to follow your dreams of working for screen and stage.

You can study and specialise within your chosen discipline (Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre). As well as being highly practical, our courses teach you the history and theory of your chosen art form, while also giving you industry knowledge and insight for your next career steps. You'll have the chance to work with like-minded students to deliver performances and shows that you'll remember forever.

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Intermediate Performing and Production Arts - Level 2

Intermediate Performing and Production Arts is for learners who aspire to a career in media and theatre, but who need to gain the right qualifications to progress onto a Level 3 course.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Advanced Acting - Level 3

This Advanced Acting - Level 3 course will prepare you for life as an actor on camera, stage or radio.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Advanced Dance - Level 3

Benefit from specialist dance studios and state-of-the-art theatres as well as being taught by industry experts who have worked for the likes of the English National Ballet and English Dance Theatre.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Advanced Musical Theatre - Level 3

Begin your career in musical theatre in specialist studio spaces and our state-of-the-art theatre. This established Advanced Musical Theatre course has been developed with support from industry experts, to help aspiring performers achieve their ambitions and stand out in industry.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Peter BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma In Performing Arts Practice (Acting)

Peter McKay

Level 3 Acting

“My goal is to be an actor, but I’m still exploring what type of acting I want to do. My BTEC has given me the skills to develop characters and take them off the page and bring them to life. Now I'm progressing to the BA (Hons) in Acting for Stage and Screen at Newcastle College University Centre which will give me a chance to explore that more and help me refine my skills in all areas of acting.”

Geena BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Practice (Acting)

Geena Woolf

Level 3 Acting

“I've finished the course and have secured a place at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, to study the wider performing arts including acting, writing and directing. The BTEC has really prepared me for this next step – its very practical rather than classroom based and I think that has set me up well for this industry. I’ve felt very supported through every step of my programme, and I have learned so much. It’s not just about the skills of acting, I’ve learned a lot about navigating the industry in the digital age and the importance of social media and self-promotion. I’ve gained so many transferrable skills that will help me no matter where my career takes me.”

Fay Williams

Level 3 Advanced Dance

"My course has given me all the skills that I need progress, whether that's higher education or to start auditioning. It has made me try so many new things and I feel quite prepared to go into industry."