Course summary

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) and the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts (pathway options) is a two-year programme providing you with a specialist vocational grounding in core skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global creative industries sector. Higher National qualifications in Performing Arts are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. This qualification has been designed to meet the needs of the contemporary creative industries. This dynamic and rapidly changing sector of the global economy covers a wide range of subjects, including those of Performing Arts. The pathways of this qualification are intended to provide students with opportunities to explore the creative industries through a focused curriculum that prepares them for further degree-level studies or working in the industry. The programme is split into two one-year programmes. The HNC is a level 4 programme, when this is completed successfully you will have the opportunity to progress onto the HND at level 5. Our goal is to prepare you for a successful career within the creative arts industry. Building on previous knowledge and skills in performing arts, musical theatre and dance, the course is structured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening your knowledge and skills. Based on the current specification from the awarding body, you will undertake eight units to complete in the first year of the programme and six units to complete the second year. On successful completion of the HND, you will have the opportunity to progress to a top-up course to gain a full BA Hons degree at university. Other students may progress to employment, set up their own enterprise or continue to study a teaching qualification.