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Musical Theatre Top Up

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main site - West London

Course summary

Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree will equip you with the skills and experiences required to build a career in the musical theatre industry.
In addition to receiving comprehensive training in acting, singing and dance, we will help you discover and develop your unique artistic voice empowering you to create your own performance work.
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by working industry professionals who have first-hand industry knowledge and insight into what it takes to be successful.
You will also collaborate with and learn from:
• leading musical theatre directors
• writers
• musical directors
• agents
• casting directors.
Our aim is for you to graduate with the skills and confidence to enter the industry as a well-rounded and versatile performer with the experience and confidence to create your own career opportunities.

What you'll study
This musical theatre course will give you the skills and experiences needed to succeed in today's musical theatre industry.
You will work at the cutting edge of industry practice, collaborating with highly experienced industry professionals while passionate tutors will guide you through your creative journey as you hone your skills and create new and exciting work.
Additionally, you will showcase your talents in events including:
• full-scale musicals
• fringe theatre
• tours of schools
• concerts
• cabarets. 
You will be prepared for life as a working performer with insights on auditions, self-management, representation and business skills, as well as receiving guidance on essential promotional materials such as headshots, CVs, and showreels. Equity and Spotlight recognise the course.
• At Level 6, you will perform in full-scale musicals to agents and casting directors in our own on-campus theatre. You will film a professional Showreel in addition to a Showcase opening the door to screen work.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain the Licentiate of the London College of Music (LCME), earning two qualifications through this course and opening employment opportunities in education.  
As a versatile musical theatre artist, you will be able to carve your own path in this exciting industry and take control of your career.

Top-up course option
A top-up course is equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree and allows you to 'top up' an existing qualification (such as an Higher National Diploma, NVQ Level 5 etc.) into a full honours degree.

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:
WW50
Institution code:
W05
Campus name:
Main site - West London
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

This is a top-up course. A level 5 qualification (such as BTEC Higher National Diploma, or Foundation Degree, or Diploma in Higher Education) in a relevant subject is required.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
International£16250Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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