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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 004W

Performing Arts (Acting)

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Wakefield, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,400Per Year (Home)
£7,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The HNC Performing Arts (Acting) at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Wakefield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Professional development is at the heart of this course, and you will have the opportunity to develop as a dramatic theatre artist in a truly creative and collaborative way. This course will provide you with the opportunity to apply your experience in the studios and in a diverse range of performance arenas. In year one you will develop performance and theatre skills in a supported forum. Home/uk fees are £7,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Acting Techniques and Performance Skills
Theatre History and Performance Theory
Character Development and Voice Work
Devising and Physical Theatre
Professional Practice in the Performing Arts
Production and Performance Project
Directing and Workshop Facilitation
Industry Placement and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:004W
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£7,400

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Entry Requirements Completed HNC Performing Arts (Acting) Fee Information £7,400 Further Study The HND course is recognised as a qualification in its own right or can be combined with a top-up degree to obtain a full honours degree like our BA (Hons) Performance Industries course

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers Performing Arts (Acting) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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