Acting HNC
Course Overview - Acting HNC
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Acting (Level 4)
Begin your creative journey with the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Acting, designed to build a strong foundation in performance, creativity, and professional practice while preparing you for a successful career in the industry. This dynamic course offers a broad introduction to the world of Acting, combining hands-on training, live performances, and creative development across contemporary, classical, and devised work. Through a blend of research, independent study, and practical workshops, you’l...
<strong>BTEC Higher National Certificate in Acting (Level 4)</strong><br/><br/>Begin your creative journey with the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Acting, designed to build a strong foundation in performance, creativity, and professional practice while preparing you for a successful career in the industry. This dynamic course offers a broad introduction to the world of Acting, combining hands-on training, live performances, and creative development across contemporary, classical, and devised work. Through a blend of research, independent study, and practical workshops, you’ll gain valuable experience that mirrors real-world performance and production environments. Alongside developing your acting technique, you’ll enhance key transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis — all highly valued in higher education and the performing arts profession. By the end of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate, you’ll have a solid understanding of acting fundamentals and the confidence, discipline, and professional behaviours needed to progress to specialist training or begin your journey into the creative industries.<br/><br/><strong>BTEC Higher National Diploma in Acting (Level 5)</strong><br/>Take your training to the next level with the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Acting, designed for students ready to refine their craft and develop a unique artistic voice. Building on the strong foundation of Level 4, this advanced course focuses on deepening your practical, creative, and analytical skills while preparing you for professional performance or further study at Level 6. You’ll explore a range of specialist areas, applying your own ideas to complex creative challenges and developing the confidence to make independent artistic and professional decisions. Through a blend of theory, practice, and live performance opportunities, you’ll learn to evaluate your work critically, explore innovative solutions, and perform with skill and authenticity. By the end of the Level 5 Diploma, you’ll have a clear understanding of your specialist area within the acting profession and the ability to apply your creative and professional principles across the wider performing arts and creative industries.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Hinckley Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
ACT1
Institution Code
N79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
Level 3 qualification at MPP in Performing Arts, Acting, Dance or similar subject.
A level
C,C,C
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £6,100 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |









































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