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BTEC Performing Arts

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy , Green Street Green Road , Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
2 Year(s)
Full time

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 12 November 2025

Applications Close - 12 April 2026

Entry Requirements - All entry requirements can be found in our course directory here.

How to Apply - To apply for Post-16 at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, please follow the link to Applicca, our admissions registration form: https://sgla.applicaa.com/inyear

Course Summary

The course in Performing Arts is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in the performing arts.

They provide an opportunity for those who have an interest in the performing arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

Course Details

The course includes:

Investigating Practitioners’ Work

Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance

Group Performance Workshop

Performing Arts in the Community

Individual Performance Commission

Final Live Performance for an Audience

Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts

Entry requirements

5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4

Grade 4 in English Language (or English Literature)

Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Drama/Performing Arts (if taken)


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