
CentreS of excellence for
performing arts
Available Courses
While studying at our Centre of Excellence you can obtain qualifications ranging from Entry Level and Level 3 certificates through to Extended Diplomas. If you haven’t already obtained a Grade 4 GCSE in English or maths you’ll also study to achieve this level of qualification, which is a mandatory requirement of your course and essential for many careers.
In our Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts you’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of this sector and gain work experience with industry leaders.
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Outcomes
Studying in our Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts, you will learn the skills that will turn you into a critically acclaimed performer. These range from acting, with an average income of £32,000 a year, to a choreographer, with an average income of £36,000.
Partners
We aim to bring together industry professionals and our talented students to help secure the best possible future for our students. Our industry partner for Performing Arts is:

Royal Exchange Theatre
Housed in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, you need only step inside to begin a journey into the world of the Royal Exchange Theatre.
Gallery
Explore our gallery. From our outstanding facilities to fantastic work placement opportunities, get a taste of what it’s like working in the industry and see what you can expect from studying at The Manchester College.










My tutors have given continuous support in the run up to auditions to ensure we perform to the best of our ability. They’ve also given us amazing opportunities to work with professionals within the industry. One of my highlights was performing at Manchester Arena with Jack Whitehall.

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Find out more about performing arts, join us at our online event.
Join our online event to hear all about our Centre of Excellence in Performing Arts and hear from our talented tutors about the courses on offer.
You'll be taken through the entry requirements and audition process, which focus on ‘a place for everyone’, a current student will show you exactly where you’ll be starting your Performing Arts journey via a virtual tour of our fantastic performance spaces and facilities, a patron will share some first-hand industry expertise, and past Performing Arts students will tell you about their successes since studying with us.
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