Performing Arts and Music
If you love to perform or have a passion for music then our Performing Arts and Music programmes will give you a range of experience and skills across a broad range of disciplines, with an emphasis on acting, singing, dance and performance.
You will also develop a wider understanding of the performing arts sector as a business and take part in full length professional plays and musicals, working alongside industry professionals as well as develop your musical, technical and listening skills.
New! Music Performance course
The number of actor, entertainer and presenter jobs is expected to increase by 5.2% over the next four years.
If you were born to perform, you’ll find lots of fantastic job opportunities for actors, dancers, musicians and entertainers, including:
- Dancer
- Choreographer
- Arts Officer, Producer or Director
- Actor, Entertainer
- Presenter
- TV, Video or Audio Engineer
- Photographer, Audio-Visual & Broadcasting
- Musician
Performing Arts and Music Programmes
Please select the type of qualification you are looking for:
Level 1 Diploma in Performing Arts
Campus: City Study Option: Full timeLevel 2 Extended Certificate in Performing Arts
Campus: City Study Option: Full timeLevel 3 Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Acting)
Campus: City Study Option: Full timeNew! Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance
Campus: City Study Option: Full timeLevel 3 Diploma in Production Arts
Campus: City Study Option: Full time
Utilise four theatre studios and two dance studios to develop your practical skills.
Latest News and Success Stories
October 18, 2022
Students learn how to build a successful career in entertainment from the pros
Event and performance professionals from production specialists Area 51 visited Coventry College to speak to Level 3 Dance & Musical Theatre and Level 3 Acting students
April 1, 2022
Performing Arts students in Coventry will let loose their creativity for a run of live performances this spring
New shows and two reimagined classics will be performed by the region’s up and coming stars.
March 18, 2022
Coventry’s most talented up-and-coming dancers take centre stage
The Coventry College Dance Festival will see community dance groups from across the city bring together their most promising performers for an afternoon of friendly competition.
December 3, 2021
Dozens of our Acting Students helped movie lovers live their Halloween nightmares
Dozens of our acting students helped horror movie lovers live their Halloween nightmares
December 8, 2020
Musical Theatre Students Giving Christmas Cheer to Hospital Staff & Patients
Our Musical Theatre students have performed their own version of 'O Holy Night', which is set to be shown in the main entrance foyer of University Hospital Coventry and online during the first two weeks of December.
September 24, 2020
Five-Figure Investment in Our Dance & Theatre Facilities
The city’s leading further education provider has installed a 109 square metre Harlequin dance floor, which is used in elite venues such as the Royal Opera House, alongside new mirrors.
