NC Higher NC Acting and Theatre Performance

This new SQA Group Award has been developed to offer students an intensive and practical course which will prepare them for further study at HNC/D and/or degree level. The course is also ideal for those with experience, who want a formal national qualification in Drama.

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 07 Sep 2009 11 Jun 2010 Kirkcaldy apply online
Full Time 06 Sep 2010 10 Jun 2011 Kirkcaldy apply online
Part Time Day 06 Sep 2010 10 Jun 2011 Kirkcaldy apply online

What You Study

  • Performance: In-house and Touring
  • Acting/Movement/Voice
  • Audition Skills
  • Singing
  • Theatre Practitioners
  • Performing Arts Industry

Practical Projects

You may have the opportunity to gain Higher Drama as part of the course and will be involved in our in-house and touring performance projects, for which this College has had an excellent reputation for many years.

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 4 Standard Grades including English and Drama
  • Evidence of experience in Youth Theatre/ school plays
  • Experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

  • HNC/D Acting and Performance
  • HNC/D Musical Theatre
  • HNC/D Dance Artists
  • RSAMD: BA Acting
  • RSAMD: BA Contemporary Performance Practice
  • QMU: BA (Hons) Drama and Performance
  • Strathclyde University: BA Community Arts
  • Glasgow University: BA Theatre Studies
  • UWS: BA (Hons) Performance - Year 3 Entry
  • Year 2/3 'Top-up' Degrees in Performing Arts
  • Accredited Drama Schools throughout the UK
  • QMU: BA (Hons) Stage and Screen (Subject to Validation)

Entry to degree courses in Performing Arts is by audition therefore formal articulation routes do not exist, apart from UWS.

Career Opportunities

  • Professional acting work in Theatre, TV, Film and Radio
  • Community drama worker
  • Drama Teacher
  • Adam Smith College T.I.E Company
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