Dance with Fitness: NQ (Level 6)
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Course overview
⚠️ Applications for this course must be made through UCAS, not via the Glasgow Kelvin College website.
🔗 University of the Highlands and Islands course page:
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/ba-hons-theatre-industry-practice/#tabanchor
🔗 Apply via UCAS:
https://accounts.ucas.com/account/login?returnUrl=https%3A//www.ucas.com/dashboard
Step into the professional world of theatre and performance, and shape your future in the creative industries.
The BA Theatre Industry Practice is a one-year, full-time degree delivered in partnership with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Designed for performers and theatre practitioners who already hold an HND, this course helps you transition confidently from training into professional practice within the theatre and wider performance industry.
The programme focuses on the realities of working in today’s theatre sector, combining applied practice with research, self-promotion, and experiential learning. You’ll develop a deep understanding of how the theatre industry operates while refining your performance, production, and professional skills. There is a strong emphasis on real-world application, helping you build confidence, resilience, and a clear professional identity.
Studying at our Easterhouse Campus, you’ll benefit from practical rehearsal and performance opportunities while engaging with industry-relevant projects, placements, and collaborative work. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills, experience, and insight needed to progress into employment or further honours-level study.
This course is ideal for learners who:
- Have completed an HND in Musical Theatre, Acting, or Technical Theatre
- Want to progress from college-level training into degree-level professional practice
- Are interested in performance, production, directing, teaching, or arts facilitation
- Wish to develop self-promotion, research, and industry-ready skills
- Are motivated to build a sustainable career in the theatre and creative industries
What you will learn
You’ll develop both creative and professional skills that reflect current industry expectations. Learning includes:
- Theatre Industry Fundamentals & Applied Practice – Understand how the theatre industry operates and apply this knowledge through practical projects
- Professional Practice & Self-Promotion – Build up-to-date skills in marketing yourself, networking, and presenting your work professionally
- Research & Performance – Develop academic research skills alongside performance-based practice
- Experiential Learning & Production Work – Take part in hands-on learning through rehearsal, performance, and production activity
- Industry Focus & Specialism – Explore areas of personal interest within the theatre industry
- Work Placements – Gain real-world experience and insight into professional theatre environments
- Creative Enterprise – Learn how to create and manage a production company
Entry requirements
✅ HND Musical Theatre
✅ HND Acting
✅ HND Technical Theatre
Applicants with other relevant qualifications or significant industry experience may be considered on an individual basis.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may progress into a wide range of creative and professional roles, including:
🎭 Theatre or Screen Performer
💃 Dancer or Choreographer
🎓 Drama, Dance or Performance Teacher
🎬 Director or Assistant Director
🎤 Vocal Coach
🎨 Arts Educator or Community Arts Facilitator
Future prospects
Successful completion of this course allows progression to:
- BA (Hons) Theatre Industry Practice
You’ll also be well placed to pursue professional work across theatre, performance, education, and the wider creative industries.
Our Environment
Throughout the course, students regularly take part in dance, acting, singing, and movement performances, many of which explore climate-related themes and social issues.
We are committed to sustainable practice and actively:
- Re-purpose wood and materials for set and prop construction
- Upcycle costumes from previous productions
- Encourage environmentally responsible approaches to creative production
