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Whether you want to be a stand-up comedian, actor, director, writer, producer, choreographer, or set designer – or even start your own theatre company – you’ll have the opportunity to explore your passions at Kent.
With a wide range of topics including acting, community theatre, musical theatre, puppetry, dance, stand-up comedy, and even alternative cabaret, there are plenty of opportunities to tailor the programme to your interests.
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At Kent, you will develop your individual voice and hone skills to express yourself creatively through performance.<br/><br/>Whether you want to be a stand-up comedian, actor, director, writer, producer, choreographer, or set designer – or even start your own theatre company – you’ll have the opportunity to explore your passions at Kent.<br/><br/>With a wide range of topics including acting, community theatre, musical theatre, puppetry, dance, stand-up comedy, and even alternative cabaret, there are plenty of opportunities to tailor the programme to your interests.<br/><br/>Theatre, drama and performance have the power to connect people, bring communities together and examine big issues. You’ll explore all this when you join our warm and inclusive creative community.<br/><br/>Our strong connections with industry and local arts venues will give you the chance to put your learning and creativity into action through placements, internships and other opportunities.<br/><br/>You can see shows and even take part in them at our fantastic on-campus venue, the Gulbenkian Arts Centre – which puts on an incredible programme of theatre, dance, music and film.<br/><br/>You can also take this course with a year in industry or year abroad.<br/><br/>**Canterbury** - The authentic campus experience<br/>- Everything you need on your doorstep – stunning views, nightclub, cinema, restaurants. We have it all!<br/>- Easy to get around – walk (20 mins) or catch the bus (5 mins) into Canterbury city. Were under an hour from London.<br/>- Meet your people – over 250 clubs and societies to get involved with at Kent.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
26/09/2026
Campus
Canterbury campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
W400
Institution Code
K24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
D:24,M:21
The University will not necessarily make conditional offers to all Access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If we make you an offer, you will need to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
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The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and National Extended Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances. A typical offer would be to achieve Distinction, Distinction, Merit in a suitable subject.
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