UAL Level 4 Diploma in Performance

• GCSE English and maths at 4 or above and a UCAS Tariff score of 120 from a full Level 3 qualification such as A Level, UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma or BTEC in Performing Arts or Music.
• All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.0 or equivalent.
• We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications. Mature students with appropriate related industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Who is the course for?

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance is aimed at students who wish to continue their education through applied learning. Ideally students will have completed a full Level 3 qualification in Performing Arts or Music and will have the subject knowledge, understanding and practical skills associated with the Performing Arts and Music industry. The course is designed to define the artistic ambitions and professional progression opportunities, and to build up a professional practice portfolio whilst working on creative projects

The skills offered as part of the UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the Perfroming Arts sector:

• Performer (Actor/Dancer/Musician)
• Musical Director
• Producer
• Choregrapher
• Outreach partner

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Professional Practice provides students with the opportunity to improve, develop and enhance their performance skills in Acting, Music and Dance in readiness for industry or higher-level training. On successful completion of the UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance, students can develop their careers in the Performing Arts sector by:

• Entering Employment
• Continuing existing employment
• Progressing to University at Level 5
• Progressing to Conservatoire training/Drama School study

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performing Arts is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant Performing Arts and Music courses. Details of entry requirement s for UAL Level 4 Professional Diplma graduates into degree programmes in the UK and internationally can be found at ucas.com.

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma will also give students the opportunity to enter the second-year of an undergraduate Degree course, at Level 5, at selected Universities. For example:

• University of Wales Trinity Saint David
• Bath Spa University
• De Montford University
• Brunel University
• University of Chichester