BTEC Performing Arts

Applications Open - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - 3rd April 2026

Entry Requirements -

IBDP - 6 Grade 6s

IBCP - 5 Grade 5s

Level 3 - 4 Grade 4s

Level 2 - dependent

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

To apply for courses at TMS sixth form please select the subject combination you wish to apply for. The combinations as described are subject to change so please put in your ideal choices, even if they do not match the options grid.

All course options will be confirmed post interviews.

When you access the application page you will be shown a list of subjects only. Please note they will not be separated into the 3 different pathways (vocational, IBCP, IBDP)

For those wishing to apply for the level1/2 vocational pathway, please select this as an option. You do not need to select any further subjects and individual choices will be confirmed at interview.

For those wishing to apply for the IBCP or IBDP pathway please select the individual choices from the list.

Level1/2 Vocational pathway

Select the Level1/2 vocational pathway only

BTEC Performing Arts is a vocational course, centred around Acting. The course develops performing skills through practical exploration of existing works as well as application of skills and techniques through individual and group performances. Pupils use research and analysis to explore practitioners and their works as well as devising their own pieces for performance.

Pupils should expect to be actively involved in every lesson, taking part in workshops led by staff and other students. They will perform to a range of different audiences and should be able to reflect on their role within the piece.

Curriculum

Term 1 2 3 4 5 6

Year 12 Developing Skills and Techniques Investigating Practitioners’ Work Group Performance Workshop Storytelling as Performance

Script Writing

Year 13 Performing Arts in the Community

Investigating Practitioners’ Work (resit if needed) Individual Performance Commission Variety Performance

Final Live Performance

External Units Investigating Practitioners’ Work

Group Performance Workshop Individual Performance Commission

General entry requirements:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6 x grade 6 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme: 5 x grade 5 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

We have a strong history of students progressing on to university or apprenticeships