The Higher National Certificate (HNC) and the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts (pathway options) is a two-year programme providing you with a specialist vocational grounding in core skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global creative industries sector. Higher National qualifications in Performing Arts are aimed at studentswanting to continue their education through applied learning. This qualification has been designed to meet the needs of the contemporary creativeindustries. This dynamic and rapidly changing sector of the global economy covers a wide range of subjects, including those of Performing Arts. The pathways of thisqualification are intended to provide students with opportunities to explore the creative industries through a focused curriculum that prepares them for furtherdegree-level studies or working in the industry. The programme is split into two one-year programmes. The HNC is a level 4 programme, when this is completed successfully you will have the opportunity to progress onto the HND at level 5.Our goal is to prepare you for a successful career within the creative arts industry. Building on previous knowledge and skills in art, design and media, the course isstructured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening your knowledge and skills. Based on the current specification from the awarding body, you will undertake eight units to complete the first year of the programme and six units to complete the second year.
Which department am I in?
Institute of Arts and Creative Industries
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
Information not available
Start date
September 2025
Venue
Hull School of Art and Design
The Queen's Gardens Centre,
Wilberforce Drive,
Hull,
Kingston Upon Hull,
HU1 3DG, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.