Musical Theatre

Qualification type: BA Location:
Nicholls Campus
Subject area:
Arden School of Theatre
Level: Higher
Course Code: CR6982-01 Leaflet Number: 406
Validated by: Leeds Metropolitan University UCAS Code: BA/MTS W411
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Awarding body: 
Leeds Metropolitan University
Qualification type: 
BA
Level: 
Higher
Subject area: 
Arden School of Theatre
Location: 
Nicholls Campus

What's the Musical Theatre course about?

This programme has been designed to prepare students for work in contemporary musical theatre and its related industries. Students are offered many opportunities, to explore, develop and refine the skills necessary for a potential career in performance, including television, film, session work and cabaret.

Students are offered a selection of opportunities to individually explore the mechanics of each of the three key musical theatre disciplines (singing, acting and dance) and, as part of an ongoing creative process, their respective combinations.

All the creative work is underpinned by the systems of physical action as laid out by Stanislavski and developed by Uta Hagen and in this sense the course aims to produce actors who can sing and dance. The diversity and challenges of each year allow students to explore the full potential of their abilities within a creative and stimulating environment.

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Students are assessed through a combination of practical work (80%) and written assessment (20%) - the course culminates in a 5000 word extended essay.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

This programme trains actors for the professional theatre and its allied industries and also provides excellent opportunities for students to progress to postgraduate studies.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Applicants must have two A levels at grade C or above and a third qualification or a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Merit or a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Extended Certificate with Distinction, Distinction in a performing arts related subject area, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 240. The college invites students who meet the criteria to audition, which will then determine entry to the programme. Students with music theory Grade 5 will be at an advantage.

Where the student is a mature applicant, the college may choose to reduce the required UCAS tariff points if the applicant can demonstrate appropriate experience of their chosen specialism. However, this will be subject to the agreement of the head of department.

For overseas applicants or for those for whom English is a second language, a proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is essential. The college requires such students to demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.0. Entry to this pathway at levels 2 and 3 can only happen in exceptional circumstances, and given its intensive actor training, this programme is not a standard top-up route for foundation degree graduates.

Attendance

Full time

Course length

3 Year(s)

Weeks per year

33

Hours per week

26

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

How much will the course cost me?

For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.

How do I apply?

Applications for full-time study should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All full-time applications from students in the UK and from overseas should be made using the online application system on the UCAS website www.ucas.ac.uk.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.

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  • UCAS applications

    Applications for full-time higher education courses should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website at www.ucas.ac.uk.

    Institution code is M10 and course code is W411.

    Call our Course Enquiry Team on 0800 068 8585 for further details.