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Musical Theatre

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Prepare yourself to be a ‘triple threat’ musical theatre performer as you train in the disciplines of acting, singing and dancing while exploring the traditions and contemporary practices of musical theatre on stage and screen.

Musical Theatre at UCW aims to develop versatile, imaginative and employable performers and will instil in you the skills needed to flourish both on and off the stage. You'll enhance your practical skills in acting, singing, movement and dance, and also gain an understanding of the theatre industry and how to market yourself and secure professional roles or succeed in related fields.

As well as developing your artistry and creativity, you'll gain an understanding of core musical theatre disciplines from a theoretical perspective by examining their key practitioners and pieces.

Taught at University Centre Weston (UCW).

Modules

During your first year you'll explore essential core skills through technical training in dance, movement, voice, singing, and acting, working as an individual and as a member of an ensemble. You'll also develop your academic writing skills in research, analysis, and critique.

In year two, you'll build on what you've already learned and move into interpretation, analysis, and performance, as a soloist and within an ensemble. You'll collaborate with industry professionals and peers in a range of workshops and performance opportunities, developing the technical understanding you'll need to kick-start your career in the musical theatre industry.

Year three focuses on performance. You'll hone your skills and knowledge, and enhance your employability as a successful performer. Collaboration with industry specialists, combined with strategically selected projects and public performances, encourages professional working relationships and the entrepreneurial capability vital for future employment.

Assessment method

Assessment is via a combination of practical exams and coursework, with an assessment breakdown of 25% coursework and 75% practical exams. There are no written exams on this degree.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
UCW3
Institution code:
B20
Campus name:
University Centre Weston (UCW)
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - CDD

One A Level should be in a subject related to the degree course.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

In a subject related to the degree course.

Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits

T Level - M

Grade Merit is preferred.

Additional entry requirements

Audition
Bath Spa University will contact all applicants short listed for audition by email with full details.
Interview
Bath Spa University will contact all applicants short listed for interview by email with full details.

Historical entry grades data

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Data from:
This course and 15 other drama courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

BBC Most common
  1. A*AA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

37% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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