Performing Arts Music and Technical Theatre

HNC Acting

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • Adult
  • Higher Education
  • EP Campus
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The Course

The HNC in Acting provides a focused and practical foundation for students looking to develop a career in performance. Delivered through project-based learning and studio-based training, the course develops core acting techniques across stage, screen and voice work.

Students will explore a range of performance contexts while gaining experience in rehearsal processes, script work, improvisation, and industry practice. There is an emphasis on professional development, helping students to understand how to navigate the performing arts sector and market themselves effectively.

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and takes place through performances, written reflections, presentations and collaborative projects.

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We welcome an application profile that meets one of the following:

  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in technical theatre
  • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject
  • Other related Level 3 qualifications
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
  • Related work experience as determined at interview with the Course Team Leader
  • An international equivalent of the above

and:

  • GCSE grades A* to C (9 to 4) in maths and English would be advantageous
Successful candidates may be able to move on to a HND in a similar suject then progress to a top up degree. They also can gain employment in a wide range of performance art sectors.
£6185

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Potential Career Pathways

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

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Starts : September 14th, 2026
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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