Full-time applications for September 2026 will open on the 15th of October.
What can this course lead to?
On successful completion of this course you can apply to progress to a level 3 qualification in your chosen subject area e.g. acting or dance.
This can then lead on to study at a higher level or on to a career within the performing arts industry.
Who is it for?
If you’re looking to develop not only your skill set, but also your confidence as a performer, this one year course will help you do that whilst studying a range of units across dance and acting.
Once this level 2 course is complete, you can progress onto either the Acting or Dance level 3 course in order to follow a route that could lead to study at a higher level and on to a career within the performing arts industry.
What is covered?
Throughout the course you will study subjects including:
- Acting skills
- Dance skills
- Devising performance work
- Exploring urban dance
- Performing scripted plays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above and must include English and maths. You will also need to come along for an audition before starting this course.
As part of the course you will need to be available for select evening rehearsals and performances (dates are provided well in advance) and you will require the department’s standard performance uniform (to be discussed at your interview).
All students on the course will go on field trips for which you will need to cover the costs and arrange transport home after college hours.
Start date: 01/09/2026
PCT2PA5AF$
1 Year
£2583.00
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.

Studying Level 3 BTEC Dance at Peterborough College allowed me to secure a spot at Urdang University of London for a Musical Theatre and Professional Dance degree!
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