Musical Theatre, BA (Hons)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Subject
- Drama and Cinematics
- Next intake
- SEP 2027Starts in 10 months
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5About the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.
At a glance
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Overview
This course is taught through block learning. Find out more. Find out more. Covering all aspects of musical theatre skills and opportunities for creating new music theatre, this practice-based course is ideal if you are looking ahead to a career as an on-stage performer or back-stage creative. Our musical theatre degree includes weekly drama school-style actor training, focussing on all the classic musical theatre skills including acting, singing, dance, ensemble singing and yoga. These developing skills are realised in a full-scale production in each year of the course. In addition to performing in a musical, you will also take on a production role that could include stage management, assistant directing, music directing, dance-captaining, hair and makeup design, costume design or front of house. Performing and having a production role ensures you take full ownership of your musical theatre production, which helps you gain valuable experience across a range of creative roles. You will also be able to explore your own creativity by co-creating original pieces of music theatre. Through engagement with a variety of contemporary musical and performance techniques, you will expand your creative frames of reference to develop and understand new ways of combining music and theatre. There are also opportunities to work with visiting creatives and performers, including working with a professional director in your third-year production. Inclusivity and community, as well as safe and supportive spaces, lie at the heart of the music theatre course. Together staff and students build and nurture an environment that is thriving with the highest level of training, to develop performers who are individual, unique, professional, and great company members. Personal support and guidance are a key aspect of our delivery to students.
Entry requirements
| BTEC | MMM · BTEC Extended Diploma |
|---|---|
| BTEC | DD · BTEC Diploma |
| UCAS Tariff points | 96 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Pass |
| GCSE | C/4 · Subjects: Mathematics, English |
| Other conditions | audition · …including Maths and English or equivalent Applicants must attend an audition- you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office asking you to book onto a selection day event |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.
Fees
International students: GBP 18,250 per year
UK students: GBP 10,050 per year
Start dates
September 2027
Application deadline
UCAS equal consideration deadline applications accepted until 30 Jun 2026; International deadline: 19 Jul 2026
Campus
- Preston, United Kingdom
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Scholarships at University of Lancashire
11 for this level- Articulation ScholarshipGBP 2,000
- Excellence ScholarshipGBP 3,500
- Family Loyalty ScholarshipGBP 2,000
- Franchise ScholarshipGBP 2,000
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