Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

In partnership with Wilkes Academy, we're offering you the chance to pursue a degree level qualification in Musical Theatre. Develop your practical skills as a performer across all aspects of musical theatre, take part in a range of productions and learn the background to the genre and how the industry works.

Learn from leading West End performers, industry directors and choreographers on our Musical Theatre course.

The strongly practical degree – delivered in partnership with Wilkes Academy – will prepare you to become a successful professional in the performing arts industry. You’ll build your technical skills and knowledge across a range of disciplines, including acting, singing and dance.

There will also be informative workshops and seminars. It culminates in a major public production, where you’ll have the chance to showcase your skills, both individually and as part of a company.

The course is delivered by highly experienced musical theatre practitioners who are well-known and respected in the sector. They will ensure you develop a comprehensive understanding of the art form.

The Wilkes Academy campus, based less than an hour away from London, offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring performers looking for both affordability and convenience. The college provides the ideal learning environment for our students to grow and develop their skills.

You will be trained to become a well-rounded musical theatre practitioner. The course combines practical skills development with an academic exploration of all aspects of the genre and the broader creative industries.

You’ll develop your knowledge and understanding of contemporary musical theatre practice and learn about the fundamental principles of working in the performing arts sector.

In the first year, you will undertake a range of practical modules to build your skills in singing, dance and acting for musical theatre. Other modules introduce you to the skills, techniques and approaches of academic study required in higher education. The year culminates in an integrated performance project.

In the second year, you will continue to enhance and develop your practical skills and apply this training through several performance-based modules.

In the final year, you have the opportunity to showcase your skills both individually and as part of a company in a major final public production. You are required to reflect on your development as a performer and explore your future career plans. You also produce your promotional materials, including show reels and industry CVs.