Different programmes have different concessions and/or loans.
If you are under 19 on 31st August prior to the start of your further education course you will be eligible for free tuition. Some costs may still be involved, such as trips or uniform, but this will be discussed with you at enrolment. There is financial support available subject to eligibility.
(There are no reductions due to age on Higher Education courses eg HNC/HND/BEng/BSc/Fdn Degree)
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
Level 1 - If you are aged 19-23 at the start of this entry/level 1 course and do not already hold a full level 2 qualification, but intend to progress to complete a full level 2, your fees will be waived in full.
Students who are not eligible to claim free tuition under Level 1 or Level 2 Entitlement (see Level 1 and Level 2 Entitlement funding categories), may be eligible for free tuition if they meet any of the following criteria:
To claim one of these concessions you will need to declare your status and upload proof of your earnings and/or benefits during the enrolment process. The proof must be dated no more than three months prior to your course start date, and could be 3 months wage slips, an employment contract, or 3 months universal credit statements.
*Thresholds subject to change.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
If you're preparing for a career in Performing Arts or Music, the Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing Arts & Production is a dance, acting and music based course that will give you a solid foundation in all three disciplines and help you prepare for progression to a level 2 programme.
You'll have the opportunity to experiment with difference types of performance, as well as to contribute to our incredible student review shows and 'open to the public' events like our popular annual pantomime.
There are 7 coursework units all of which are internally assessed culminating in a Final Major Project at the end of the year.You will study a wide range of units including; Introduction to music, performing arts and production, Introduction to research, Production development, and Performance development.
You will study both music and performing arts on this course.
As part of your programme you may be required to study English and maths at an appropriate level.
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2/F or above, including English or maths.
