Musical Theatre BA (Hons) degree course

Program Overview

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This three-year program in Musical Theatre provides comprehensive training in technical skills, performance, and theory. Students develop their abilities through studio work, public performances, and industry-led collaborations. The program prepares graduates for careers in musical theatre, technical theatre, arts management, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

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Year 1

• Technical Skills 1 and Showcase
• Technical Skills 2
• The Small-Scale Musical

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Year 2

• The Book Musical
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Theatre Theory and Specialist Skills
• Technical Skills 3

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Year 3

• Undergraduate Major Project
• Professional Preparation
• Professional Practice

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Optional modules

• Directing
• Stage Choreography
• Acting Through Song
• Vocal Reel
• Dance Collaboration
• Workshop Facilitation

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Assessment:

• Studio and public performances
• Essays
• Presentations
• Critical reflections
• Major Project (practical or written work)

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Teaching:

• Face-to-face campus teaching
• Online learning systems
• Industry-led professionals
• Work-based learning

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Careers:

• Musical theatre performer
• Director
• Choreographer
• Stage manager
• Technical theatre
• Arts organisations and management
• Theatre producer
• Event organiser
• Theatre and company marketing teams
• Arts journalist or critic
• Arts fundraising
• Education (primary or secondary school teacher, workshop facilitator)
• Health (dramatherapist)

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)

£9,250

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International students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)

£15,000

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UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

£9,250

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International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

£15,900 We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter