Musical Theatre Degree
BA (Hons)
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre degree for those seeking an International Career
Preparing you for the musical theatre industry from the first year
- Applications launch in October
Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree is designed for performers who aspire to work in the global market.
Our three-year undergraduate degree builds on the strengths of every student by exploring your individual qualities, tailoring your training accordingly and providing you with the employable skills demanded by today’s international musical theatre industry.
Duration
3 academic years full time
Validated by
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Start Date
16 September, 2024
Language
English
Programme Name
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Musical Theatre
Programme Leader
Programme Specification
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Download our ba musical theatre digital brochure
We like to treat every student as an individual, developing your abilities whilst ensuring you have a strong, broad foundation training in musical theatre. To ensure proper individual training, we stream our musical theatre students through two pathways: singing extension and dance extension.
You will obtain most of the same training in both pathways, the key difference will be the order in which you take the classes.
Our academic team will evaluate your skills and stream you accordingly.
Singing Extension
For those with a stronger singing technique.
In addition to the core musical theatre training, you will explore classes like Singing styles and Commercial singing.
Dance extension students also attend these classes later in the programme.
Dance Extension
For those with stronger dance abilities.
In addition to the core musical theatre training, you will explore classes like Commercial dance and Aerial and acrobatics.
Singing extension students also attend these classes later in the programme.
To find out more, request information.
Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree spans seven main modules: Acting, Dance, Singing, Musical theatre ensemble, Professional studies, Contextual studies and Production.
You will be taking core classes each year plus some additional classes to help you grow as a performer:
- Musical Theatre
- Singing lesson
- Repertoire class
- Dance (Jazz, ballet, tap)
- Acting
- Musical theatre history
- Music Skills
- Choreography
- Musical Direction
- Performers' wellbeing
- Voice and dialect
- Performance 1
- Performance 2
- Industry research
- Aerial and acro
- Commercial dance
- Audition technique
- Industry showcase
- Performance 3
- Performance 4
To see all the full curriculum, modules and credits, please download our Digital Brochure
A musical theatre degree reflecting the direction in which the industry is heading
- By hosting dedicated industry week filled with international agents and casting director workshops and auditions
- You will graduate with a professionally filmed reel showcasing your best work
- By running contextual studies classes to safely discuss current industry thinking and diversity in casting
- By expanding your skills with classes such as Commercial dance, Acting for the camera, Aerial skills, Singing styles...
- By running modules dedicated to helping look after your ongoing mental and physical health and welfare.
WE beLievE in PUTTING YOU IN FRONT OF AUDIENCES RIGHT AWAY
Musical Theatre PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
You will have the chance to perform in two full length productions per year starting the second year. These productions usually involve a creative team with West End, Broadway and international credits.
Other opportunities include workshop performances and a cabaret devised project.
STAGE 1: Video submission
You will be asked to submit a video of a:
- Contemporary musical theatre song
- Classical musical theatre song
- Jazz dance video
- Contemporary acting monologue
STAGE 2: Live audition
If you pass the first stage, you will be invited to take part in a live audition where you will be asked to attend a:
- Ballet class
- Jazz class
- Individual presentation of songs and monologue plus interview
Successful audition, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, and the national university entry academic qualification of your country equivalent to 104 UK Tariff points or 24 points from an International Baccalaureate. Mature applicants without recognised university entry-level academic qualifications are assessed on their experience to date.
Find out more about our admission requirements.
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Vasco is leading as “Marty McFly” in the West End cast of Back to the Future
Robertina made her West End debut in Aladdin, she was a part of Pretty Woman the musical and is currently in the new musical The Devil Wears Prada.
After graduating, Amandla appeared in Motown: The Musical in the West End, as well as Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and most recently understudying Nabulungi in Book of Mormon.
Isidro recently made his West End debut in Pricilla! The party.
Practice-based musical theatre training
€11,400 annual tuition fee
With an additional €500 registration fee and €80 health clinic membership.
€16,900 annual tuition fee
With an additional €500 registration fee and €80 health clinic membership.
Check out our Fees and Scholarship page to learn about our fees, funding and scholarship opportunities.
The Transcript of Studies and Award Certificate is a personal record of the degree you have completed. It is issued by Liverpool John Moores University and should be used as evidence of your academic achievement.
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