Musical Theatre (Top-up) BA (Hons)

This course has been designed for those wishing to advance their professional practice in musical theatre. The course is ideal if you wish to gain an Honours Degree having already studied a Foundation Degree (or equivalent) or have extensive experience within the industry. The course is predominately vocational and you receive equal amounts of dance, acting and singing technique which is linked with the current market and industry standards. The programme also delivers academic studies such as research and dissemination, which will enable you to use your theoretical knowledge of musical theatre and develop your own area of study/practice. You will build your acting/dance and singing skills and understand what repertoire you suit for auditions or other employment routes. You will also be taught a range of audition techniques to help you in your future career paths. Musical theatre is a multi-disciplinary art form and within this course you will be given a ‘real world’ experience by becoming a member of The Company. The highly disciplined environment of The Company is designed to promote ‘work-readiness’. As well as being a performer, all Company members will have an off-stage role (to encourage transferable and other employability skills), leading acting, singing or dance rehearsals, becoming a coach to support skills development in acting, singing or dancing, working alongside technical support, contributing to the creativity of a production and working alongside staff You will be supported to secure a placement, working alongside employers that will promote a realistic environment, while giving you opportunities to create contacts and network with industry and students. You will gain hands-on experience of what it takes to work in any field of musical theatre. The course will open up a diverse range of job opportunities within the industry such as performing, gigging, teaching, working in holiday parks and on cruise ships, as freelance artists and working as a creative team member. You could choose to continue your studies by progressing on to our MA Performing Arts programme or an appropriate PGCE qualification.