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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: H882

Performing Arts (Acting Pathway)

University Centre South Essex
Southend-on-Sea, England
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2 yearsDuration
£8,500Per Year (Home)
£8,500Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The HND Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) at University Centre South Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Southend-on-Sea, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The nature of the Performing Arts industry is extremely competitive and the opportunities for career diverse. The HND in Performing Arts (Acting Pathway) has been designed to provide a vocational based programme equipping you with the required skills to succeed in the range of career paths available. Our programme provides diverse and challenging learning experiences, whose aim is to extend and consolidate your expertise as a total performance maker. Home/uk fees are £8,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Acting Techniques and Performance Skills
Voice and Physical Theatre
Directing and Devising for Performance
Stage Design and Production Management
Character Development and Interpretation
Contemporary Theatre Practice
Adaptation and Scriptwork
Professional Practice and Industry Preparation
UCAS Code:H882
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

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£8,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Annual fee for UK/home students. No international fee stated on page

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre South Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£9,000£13,500£17,000
5 years£10,000£20,500£27,500

UK subject average: £21,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 36% below UK average salary
This course
£13,500
UK average
£21,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£21,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
99%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
56%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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