Course summary
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts (pathway options) is a one-year programme topping up from the HNC 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 delivered over one year and is the top up from the HNC. Our goal is to prepare you for a successful career within the creative arts industry. Building on previous knowledge and skills in art, design and media, 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 have undertaken eight units to complete the first year of the programme and in the second year take six units to complete the second year.
Modules
You will follow a range of modules depending upon your specialist interests and you may cover some of the following: Creative Research Working in the Performing Arts industry Contemporary 2 Commercial Dance 2 Auditioning Choreography 2 Performance Project Dance for MUsical Theatre Singing 2 Acting 2
Assessment method
You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including written assignments, work-based assignments, work experience, practical assessment, portfolio development and formal presentations. All programmes are led and taught by experienced teaching staff who are vocational specialists. They are qualified, and often have extensive experience within the industry or the sector being studied. All teaching staff meet or exceed the requirements set by the awarding institute or body.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HNPA
- Institution code:
- H73
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
HNC (BTEC) - P - D
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5490 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5490 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5490 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5490 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Hull College
Queen's Gardens
Wilberforce Drive
Hull
HU1 3DG
Clearing contact details
Course Enquiries
01482 598852
Additional information
We are still taking applications and enquiries for the majority of our programmes, we will be doing this until September. So if you are still undecide about your options for September, just get in touch.