Course content
For this course progression is recommended from our Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alternatively this 1 year course is by audition only. Students must be 18 or over and have completed two years of full time performing arts training or show exceptional potential.
As part of the level 4 you will embark on an exciting and demanding journey to de-construct yourself as a performer in order to examine your ‘brand’ and learn how best to market yourself.
You’ll spend time performing in a specialised area of your choice, showing where you fit into the industry.
As part of the course you will be able to create a showcase to send to agents or use as showreel material, and receive specific support on how to reach out to those working within casting.
We also make it a priority to give you the support you need to progress into your next steps of training, be that the professional industry, your dream drama school, university, or something else altogether.
Why study with us
‘Mentor Mondays’ with leading industry professionals
Taught by practising industry professionals
Advanced learner loan available
Regular theatre trips
Extra accreditations & top up contact hours avalailable
FAQs
When does the course start?
The academic year starts each September, with auditions held in December, February, April and June. Late transfers for exceptional students would be accepted up to four weeks into the first term, subject to eligibility.
How many days a week is the course?
Qualification only: approx 19 hours per week or 3.5 days, excluding termly show weeks which are full time. This is fully government funded for ages 16-18.
Full course: qualification hours (fully government funded) plus additional classes to take your training up to 35 - 40 hours per week across 5 days. Top up fees apply
Am I eligible to join?
Progression is recommended from our Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alternatively this 1 year course is by audition only. Students must be 18 or over and have completed two years of full time performing arts training or show exceptional potential.
How much is the course?
Students aged 18 are fully government funded for the qualification hours.
Students aged 19+ are eligible to apply for the Advanced Learner Loan to cover the qualification fee. If you would like to pay privately the fees are £4,670.
Additional costs
There are optional top up contact hours for the full course in dance, singing, acting, portfolio classes, improvers and advanced classes, audition technique and guest workshops. These come at an additional cost of £1,500 annually - this can be paid in instalments across the year, or in full prior to the academic year commencing. It is not compulsory to complete these hours.
There is a production fee of £250 with a non refundable £99 deposit. This pays for optional private singing lessons, professional videography, headshots, theatre trips and additional opportunities across the academic yea