PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE

EDUCATION → PERFORMANCE → EMPLOYABILITY

ElginEA Performing Arts College offers practical, performance-led training across Acting, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre and Creative Industries.

Students can follow NC, HNC and HND qualifications, alongside our bespoke IPAC™ and EPAC™ pathways.

Training combines practical learning, performance and real-world experience, helping students develop creative skills, confidence and professionalism for whatever comes next.

MORE THAN A QUALIFICATION

LEARNING BUILT AROUND THE STUDENT

At ElginEA Performing Arts College, qualifications matter — but education is about much more than ticking outcomes.

We believe learning and teaching is a partnership. Students develop creative and technical skills through practical training, rehearsal, collaboration, projects, productions, live performance and regular feedback.

Our aim is to develop confident, responsible and adaptable practitioners who understand how to use what they have learned — both within the performing arts and beyond.

COURSES

FIND YOUR PATH

Choose from recognised NC, HNC and HND qualifications, or explore our bespoke IPAC™ and EPAC™ pathways, designed around the individual student.

BESPOKE PATHWAYS

HNC & HND
Higher National training is available across Acting & Performance, Professional Dance Performance, Music and Musical Theatre.

FEES: £4,750 per academic year · Deposit £475 · Monthly payment options available · 10% discount for full upfront payment
SAAS contribution may be available, subject to eligibility.

IPAC™ — Introduction to Performing Arts
A flexible, individual pathway that can focus on one discipline or combine Acting, Dance, Music and Musical Theatre.

FEES: £3,545 per academic year · Monthly payment options available · 10% discount for full upfront payment.

EPAC™ — Employability Through Performing Arts
A bespoke pathway using creative training to develop confidence, communication, teamwork, independence and employability skills.

FEES: £3,545 per academic year · Monthly payment options available · 10% discount for full upfront payment.

Where appropriate, IPAC™ and EPAC™ can include recognised Qualifications Scotland (QS) and RSL Awards qualifications and units.

THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

College life combines practical training, independent rehearsal, collaboration, productions, projects, feedback and individual support.

Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own development while working closely with tutors and fellow students throughout the week.

WHERE YOUR TRAINING CAN TAKE YOU

The skills developed through performing arts reach far beyond the stage.

Confidence, communication, teamwork, adaptability, resilience and professionalism can support progression into further education, specialist training, the creative industries or a completely different area of employment.

Different destinations. Transferable skills.

ENTRY

Entry is based on the individual.

We consider potential, commitment, experience, interests and readiness, alongside any specific requirements of the course or pathway.

We recognise that ability is not always reflected by a traditional academic route, so our aim is to help each applicant find the option that best suits where they are now and where they want to go next.

DARE TO DREAM BIG

FIND THE PATH THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU

Every student starts somewhere different.

Tell us what interests you, where you are now and where you would like to go next. We can help you explore the course, qualification or bespoke pathway that fits you.

EDUCATION → PERFORMANCE → EMPLOYABILITY