Professional Diploma in Performance or Teaching

Creative artists aged 18+ who have completed Level 4 qualifications or equivalent and want recognition for professional mastery in their craft.

Intensive, vocational training in:

• Acting

• Singing

• Ballet

• Jazz

• Tap

• Hip Hop

• Commercial

• Musical Theatre

• Contemporary

• Performance skills

Performance Route – Professional Mastery

Students complete the Level 6 Professional Performance Diploma, an advanced qualification validating artistic excellence and professional level performance skills. This route supports progression into high level employment, freelance performance careers or further specialist training.

Teaching Route – Professional Teaching Practice

Students complete the Level 6 Professional Teaching Diploma, developing advanced skills in planning, delivering and evaluating performing arts education. This qualification validates high level teaching expertise and supports progression into professional education, leadership and mentoring roles.

Level 6 Professional Performance Diploma

• Unit: Advanced Repertoire and Technical Skills

Level 6 Professional Teaching Diploma

• Unit 1: Understanding Learning

• Unit 2: Safe Teaching (Level 4)

• Unit 3: Planning, Facilitating and Evaluating Learning

• Unit 4: Quality Assurance of Assessment

Performance route - students benefit from:

• Performance opportunities and showcases

• Industry masterclasses and guest artists

• Career mentoring and professional guidance

• In-house representation through Platinum Talent Agency, with opportunities to connect with external agents during Agent Week

Teaching route - students benefit from:

• Observation and teaching practice in real-world settings

• Performance opportunities and showcases

• Industry masterclasses and guest artists

• Career mentoring and professional guidance

Performance route - graduates are equipped to pursue:

• high-level performance careers

• further study at postgraduate or conservatoire level

• leadership roles within professional productions.

Teaching route - graduates can progress into:

• Leadership roles in creative arts education

• Specialist teaching positions in schools, colleges, and community settings

• Further study, research, or professional development within education

Training Fees

Our training fees for our full-time courses are priced at £7,500/per year. When accepting an offer to Platinum Academy, we will also require a non-refundable payment of £270 to cover the Qualification Cost - this also secures your place.

Funding and scholarships

Platinum Academy is an independent performing arts academy and recognise the lack of funding options available. We aim to bring together performers of all backgrounds, despite their financial circumstances. Scholarships awards are limited and are offered at the discretion of the audition panel and Senior Leadership Team. Scholarship awards can also vary in value.

If you have concerns over fees and funding, please email admin@platinumacademy.co.uk so that we can investigate ways of supporting you.