Performing Arts Studio Scotland Courses

If you're ready to experience the Stage, the Studio, the Set, the Screen or the Theatre, apply now for Performing Arts courses starting in August 2026.

Whether you want to develop your skills and shape your future on the stage or behind the scenes, our courses equip you with everything you need to succeed.

Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS)

Our Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) is home to seven state-of-the-art dance and drama studios, a fully equipped studio theatre and industry-standard costume and makeup studios. With over 20 shows and exhibitions at venues across the city throughout the academic year, Edinburgh College is the place where your creativity can thrive.

Follow in the footsteps of EC alumni, including patron and Hollywood actor Karen Gillan, and benefit from our industry partnerships and connections; learn from our award-winning lecturers; travel internationally on one of our many student trips; hear from professional performers and artists in our regular Q&As and get advice and support from our Artists in Residence.

PASS Courses

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Acting and Performance HND

On the Acting and Performance Course, you will gain essential acting and performance experience working in professional ...

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Campus
Granton Campus

Qualification
SCQF 8

Study mode
Full time

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Costume for Stage and Screen HND

Costume for Stage and Screen is a dynamic two-year programme offering intensive, industry-focused training. Designed for...

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Campus
Granton Campus

Qualification
SCQF 8

Study mode
Full time

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Dance Artists HND

Our Dance Artist course is a creative and technically challenging program designed to push your artistic potential as yo...

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Campus
Granton Campus

Qualification
SCQF 8

Study mode
Full time

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Dance and Drama BA Hons (Dance) with Kingston University London

The BA (Hons) Dance and Drama degree at Edinburgh College is an intensive industry training course validated by Kingston...

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Campus
Granton Campus

Qualification
SCQF 10

Study mode
Full time

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Dance and Drama BA Hons (Drama) with Kingston University London

The BA (Hons) Dance and Drama degree at Edinburgh College is an intensive industry training course validated by Kingston...

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Campus
Granton Campus

Qualification
SCQF 10

Study mode
Full time

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Make-Up Artistry HND

The Makeup Artistry course provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursu...

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Campus
Granton Campus

Qualification
SCQF 8

Study mode
Full time

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Musical Theatre HND

Our Musical Theatre course is designed to help you reach your full performing potential. This multi-faceted course will ...

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Campus
Granton Campus

Qualification
SCQF 8

Study mode
Full time

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Technical Theatre HND

Technical Theatre is a creative and innovative course that supports the development of your production skills, with a fo...

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Campus
Granton Campus

Qualification
SCQF 8

Study mode
Full time

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What Our Students Say

During my time at Edinburgh College and PASS I have had the chance to work with many industry professionals. I was given the chance to perform on multiple occasions such as performing Antigone by Roy Williams in the PASS theatre. I have grown a huge amount of confidence in my craft and myself as a person throughout my time here and I hope to continue to grow surrounded by the great staff within the college.

Cameron Mclay, HND Acting and Performance

Stepping into PASS at 17 was like opening a new chapter - one that would shape my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. My time there was arguably the best decision I made after high school, both personally and for my future career.

Aaron Clason, BA Dance and Drama (Drama)

I chose the course to break my way into the industry and qualify as a professional and hopefully gain experience. The course has provided me with confidence to go out on my own and seek work and feel more assured in my skills and has given me opportunities that I wouldn’t have gotten without applying here. I would recommend the course and think that the learning experience here is fantastic from the staff, lecturers and course unit.

Star Lang Stephens, HND Make-up Artistry

PASS Open Day

During our Open Day, we will open the doors to our Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) performance areas, studios, and classrooms, where you can find out more about our Performing Arts courses and careers, and possibly catch a performance.

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