Overview

Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) from Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts will develop your skills in the performing arts whilst allowing you to specialise in the area of your choice before progressing onto the Music Foundation or Drama Foundation upon successful completion.

Regardless of whether you are following a music or drama pathway, you will have the opportunity to explore different elements of performance giving useful insight into any given speciality.

Students at Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) from Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts will:

get access to greater improvisation and relaxation techniques;

benefit from the music classes improving the potential of your own singing voice as well as recording techniques and discussions on trends in the current music industry.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Play

Drama Skills

Music Appreciation

World Music

Contemporary Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students must schedule and attend an in-person audition. If you can’t, submit a video audition showing your full body.

Language

English

IELTS

4.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

16 years +

IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0)

Successful completion of Secondary Education (Grade 10 or Grade 11 depending on native country) or 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent overseas qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject.

An audition piece is required for entry to this course. Please refer to the Audition Process tab for more information.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18185 GBP / year

≈ 18185 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12302 GBP / year

≈ 12302 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU fees: £29,950

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Students at Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) from Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts will:

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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