Level 3 Diploma in Acting (Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts)

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

A unique experience for those who want to enhance their acting and performance skills, The Marlowe Academy of Performing Arts is a first-class programme aimed at delivery industry standard training alongside your qualification.

Learning from professionals at the Marlowe Theatre, you will boost your CV, personal statement and portfolio with real-life experiences and unique opportunities you won?t get anywhere else.

Opportunities you will get with The Marlowe include:

• Training at The Marlowe Kit
• Acting training by industry professionals
• Working on stage at the Marlowe Theatre
• Key performance skills development
• Stage movement lessons
• Stage Speech development
• Voice Technique training

As part of your training, you will be introduced to a range of skills essential to the development and delivery of a performance and learn how to convey a message to an audience, for use in your own personal practice.

Assessment is based on your performances and written work throughout the year. Criteria includes body language, voice skills, professionalism and production skills. You will also be able to reflect on your own practice and agree your own targets for development.

Once you finish your course, you will be ready to start in a career in the performing arts industry. You can also go onto further study in this area with a specialism of your choice, such as at universities and prestigious performing arts schools all over the UK and the world.