Applications are now open for courses starting in January 2026
Take your performance to centre stage.
Building on the foundations of Year 1, this advanced course deepens your creative and technical training across acting, voice, singing, dance and movement, preparing you for professional performance or further study at conservatoire or degree level.
You’ll take on more complex and challenging projects, performing in public productions and collaborative works that reflect real industry practice. Guided by our industry-experienced Performing Arts faculty, you’ll refine your artistry, versatility and confidence through a combination of creative rehearsal processes and professional performance experience.
The course is highly practical and physically demanding, with conditioning, leaps, turns, partnering, lifting, supporting and floor-based movement integral to daily training. A strong level of stamina and physical capability is essential for successful participation. You’ll be supported to maintain both physical and vocal health as part of your development.
At Glasgow Kelvin College, you’ll work closely with Platform Theatre and visiting practitioners, taking part in workshops, professional rehearsals and a full festive production run directed and choreographed by industry specialists. This experience offers a real insight into the professional world and builds valuable connections for your future career.
Many graduates progress to degree-level or conservatoire study across the UK, while others move directly into professional work — from West End productions and touring theatre to cruise ships, television, film and education.
This course is ideal for:
Your training will continue to expand across the key disciplines of musical theatre and professional practice:
Learning is entirely performance-focused, supported by reflective study, coaching and professional mentoring.
✅ Successful completion of HNC Musical Theatre (or equivalent qualification)
✅ Entry by audition only – including a group workshop assessing skills in Dance, Singing and Acting
✅ Demonstration of readiness for advanced practical and creative study
ℹ️ This course is physically demanding and requires stamina, focus, and full participation.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss potential adjustments, we encourage you to contact us before applying. Our team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and will work with you to explore reasonable adjustments where feasible.
ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language
Graduates from this course can go on to a wide variety of roles, including:
🎭 Musical Theatre Performer
🎬 Stage or Screen Actor
💃 Dancer or Choreographer
🧑🎤 Cruise Ship Entertainer or Touring Performer
📚 Arts Educator or Facilitator
🎨 Community or Creative Arts Practitioner
After completing your HND, you can progress onto further study at BA level with UHI Perth at Kelvin or a wide range of other Universities
Graduates also enter professional performance, choreography, directing and arts education roles within the national and international creative industries.
Throughout the courses, our students are often involved in dance, acting, singing and movement performances that focus on climate related activities.
We re-purposes wood and materials for building sets and props and upcycle costumes from our many performances
