BTEC
Course Overview
BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts: Musical Theatre is a vibrant and challenging course for students passionate about singing, dancing, and acting. You’ll train across all three disciplines, developing your performance technique, stage presence, and confidence while exploring a wide range of musical theatre styles and repertoire. From learning how to audition professionally to performing in full-scale productions, you’ll gain real-world insight into what it takes to succeed in the industry.
The course also offers exciting opportunities to work with theatre professionals, take part in workshops, and connect with external companies and conservatoires. You’ll not only grow as a triple-threat performer, but also build teamwork, creativity, and communication skills that are valuable in any future career. Whether your dream is to perform on the West End or create your own musical work, this course provides the training, experience, and inspiration to get you there.
ASSESSMENT
- Controlled Assessment: 33%
- Coursework: 33.5%
- Practical Assessment: 33.5%
- Awarding Body: Pearson Edexcel
Qualifications Available
BTEC Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A-Level)
COURSE CONTENT
- Learning how to prepare for auditions
- Developing skills and techniques for live performance
- Musical Theatre Techniques
- Singing skills and techniques
- Dance skills techniques and choreography
- Acting Styles and Techniques
- Group workshop performance
BEGIN – IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?
Our Musical Theatre course is ideal for students who are passionate about performing and storytelling through song, dance, and acting. If you love working creatively, whether that’s devising, improvising, or bringing scripts and scores to life, then you’ll feel right at home. Musical Theatre is all about collaboration, so being a strong team player is just as important as individual talent.
You don’t need to be an expert yet — enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to grow are the most important qualities. Many students join us after school productions, local theatre groups, or with experience in acting, singing, or dance, but what matters most is your energy, creativity, and desire to learn. If you’re excited about stepping on stage, building your confidence, and learning from industry professionals, then this course is right for you.
BELONG – WHY STUDY THIS WITH US?
Studying Musical Theatre with us is an immersive experience that combines professional-level training with unforgettable opportunities. You’ll work in our fully equipped dance and black box theatre studios, designed to replicate real industry environments. Here, you’ll perform big musical numbers and dramatic scenes while developing your vocal, dance, and acting skills.
Your learning extends beyond the classroom. Regular theatre trips give you the chance to see top touring productions, inspiring you with the standards you’ll be working towards. You’ll also take part in two major showcases each year at venues such as the Stoke Repertory Theatre, helping you grow in confidence and stagecraft while performing for live audiences.
For those with big ambitions, our ASPIRE Musical Theatre Society offers the chance to collaborate on a full-scale musical every year. Whether you see yourself as a singer, dancer, actor, or all three, there’s space for everyone to shine, learn, and create lasting memories as part of our vibrant enrichment community.
BEYOND – WHERE CAN THIS COURSE TAKE ME?
This course provides the skills, confidence, and experience needed to progress into a wide range of performing arts disciplines. Many of our students go on to prestigious institutions such as Italia Conti, Emil Dale, Urdang, and Arden University, with some pursuing careers as performers and others moving into teaching or directing.
It’s also a strong foundation for careers in related areas such as technical theatre, stage management, marketing, writing, and event management. Whether your goal is to perform under the spotlight or to shape productions behind the scenes, this course opens doors to exciting opportunities in the performing arts industry.
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