Assessment Methods
Assessment is coursework-based, with assignments in each module that may involve:
- Rehearsing and performance projects
- Creative projects in devising / choreography
- Group work and working collaboratively with others
- Skills, techniques, and industry training in various theatre styles
- Self-tapes, showreels, and how to secure work
- Audition practice, training, and guidance
- Personal performance projects.
Upon successful completion, you will recieve an overall grade of Distinction*, Distinction, Merit, or Pass.
Progression Options
By the end of the course, you will be fully trained in musical theatre, dance, singing, and acting. Many of our graduates have progressed to top performing arts schools, including ArtsEd, Creative Academy, Addict Dance, Wilkes, Performers College, Guildford School of Acting, Urdang, Falmouth University, Chichester University, Bird College Conservatoire of Dance and Musical Theatre, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Royal College of Music, and the Institute of the Arts Barcelona.
Our alumni include students who have gone on to work as professional performers in the West End, touring companies, and entertainment holiday parks. We are fortunate to welcome back our alumni regularly to lead workshops and talks, sharing their experiences and providing valuable industry insights to our students.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
