Acting | NPTC Group

Course summary

The BTEC HNC/HND in Performance provides students with a strong, multidisciplinary foundation in theory and practice, equipping them with the essential tools to develop their craft and navigate the Performing Arts industry as a performer or creator in Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre practice. This could include working with media, film, site specific performance, physical theatre, photography, textiles and many other collaborative approaches to enhance a “portfolio” career in the creative industries.

Through a combination of research, practical exercises and live/recorded performances, students will engage with a range of performance methodologies. They will refine their technical execution, develop their ability to respond instinctively to direction, and cultivate a professional work ethic essential for sustaining a career in the arts.

Modules

Concept and Development
Creative Project Personal
Professional Development
Professional Project

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

Neath College

Study options

HND • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:: 509H
Institution code:: N13
Campus name:: Neath College
Campus Code:: -
Points of Entry:: Year 1, 2

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: 509H
Institution code:: N13
Campus name:: Neath College
Campus Code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1
Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

HNC

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

Additional entry requirements

Audition: All applicants will be invited to attend an audition and interview.
Interview
Other: GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or Level 2 equivalent

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.