BTEC National Level 3 Performing Arts (180 credits) The 180-credit BTEC Level 3 Diploma has incredible breadth and depth, allowing for both a specialist vocational focus alongside academic study. It prepares students for employment in the industry or for further study and is broadly equivalent to three A Levels. The vocational context of the qualification is key and this is provided through assignment briefs that provide students with realistic, work-based scenarios and projects. Our existing links and relationships with local and national professional practitioners will provide a strong, vocational focus. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and achievement.