Hertford Regional College
Broxbourne Centre
Turnford
Broxbourne
EN10 6AE
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Performing Arts
Email:HEAdmissions@hrc.ac.uk
Phone:01992 411504
Fax: 01992 411650
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Performing Arts
- HND
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Broxbourne
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
This course has been created to meet modern industry standards in the field of entertainment. Our project-based learning enables students to acquire new skills and train within acting, singing and dance. Upon completion of the course students will have an industry recognised qualification which will enable them to top up to the final year of a full BA Hons degree either with Hertford Regional College on our Level 6 Top Up course or at university. Examples of projects students train in:
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Pantomimes
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Street Festival Work
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Acting for Screen
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Cabaret Performance
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Immersive Performances
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Entertainment Industry Studies
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Musical Theatre Performances and Directing
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Dance for Musical Theatre
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Performing Plays and Text
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Technique classes in Singing, Acting and Dance
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Health and Fitness Management
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Professional Development and Industry Awareness Training
With the planned £700 million Sunset Studios only a few miles from the Broxbourne campus, HRC is perfectly placed to develop the next generation of filmmakers, producers, and creatives.
Modules
Year One Modules
- Acting 1
- Devising for Theatre and Performance
- Performing Arts Industry
- Professional Development
- Singing 1
- Dance for Camera (New for 2023/24)
- Acting for Camera (New for 2023/24)
- Voice and Speech for Actors (New for 2023/24)
Year Two Modules
- Acting 2
- Creative Arts Research Project
- Performance Project
- Singing 2
- Working in Performing Arts Industry
- Auditioning Skills (New for 2023/24)
- Physical Theatre (New for 2023/24)
** Modules are subject to change **
Assessment method
HND assessment is awarded on a Pass, Merit and Distinction method.
- Live Theatrical Performances
- Rehearsal Observations
- Casting Auditions
- Creative Digital Material
- Presentations
- Practical Workshop Leadership
- Portfolio
- Written Assessment
- Industry Research
How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- W401
- Institution code:
- H37
- Campus name:
- Broxbourne
- Campus Code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
48 UCAS points generated from a performance vocational qualification or A Level. English and Maths requirement grade [4] or [C]. (Resit classes for English and Maths will be arranged alongside your Performing Arts HND if the requirement is not met).
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Please note an interview or self-tape may be a requirement of application in order for an offer to be made.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
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