Drama: Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Why study BA Drama: Musical Theatre at Goldsmiths****This degree prepares you to create musical theatre and find work in the performing arts sector. As part of a close-knit community youll develop your talents as a performer and in other areas, from director to arts administrator.**- Our programme encourages you to develop your talents not only as a performer, but also in other areas of musical theatre: as a director, choreographer, musical director, stage manager, writer, dramaturg, ...Read more


Why study BA Drama: Musical Theatre at Goldsmiths


This degree prepares you to create musical theatre and find work in the performing arts sector. As part of a close-knit community you'll develop your talents as a performer and in other areas, from director to arts administrator.

- Our programme encourages you to develop your talents not only as a performer, but also in other areas of musical theatre: as a director, choreographer, musical director, stage manager, writer, dramaturg, publicist, designer, or arts administrator.- We train as a company, where you’ll be part of a community of creators and collaborators sharing the responsibilities of producing theatre – from acting to ticketing. We believe that this maximises your artistic experiences and your professional opportunities once you leave.- You'll take one-on-one singing lessons with our lecturing vocal coach, who has trained West End performers.- You'll study movement fundamentals, jazz, and tap. Our tap teacher brings their West End experience to the classroom as they teach all levels of students.- We supplement our dance courses with dance workshops and we regularly supplement our singing courses with master classes with visiting artists.- Goldsmiths has a range of studios and performance spaces. These facilities are regularly available for student booking as you develop your own work.- The programme focuses on a series of performance benchmarks: your first year culminates in a cabaret, usually at an off-West End venue; your second year involves developing a new piece; and the third year involves a major production of a licensed show.- You will have the opportunity to develop your own work. The department offers competitive grants and associate artist positions, as well as our rehearsal studios, to help facilitate student work.- Modules in musical theatre history and theory will help you to think critically about performance and representation. At Goldsmiths, we think through the ethics of musical theatre and understand where it has has been so that you can take it to new places.- We are proud partners with IRIE! Dance Theatre, whose work embodies many African Dance traditions and contemporary dance styles and with whom we share workshop experiences.- As a university in London, Goldsmiths is a 15-minute journey from the heart of theatre in Britain, not to mention a range of museums, concert halls, cabaret and jazz clubs, and other cultural venues.

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CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
Drama
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 82 = 18% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
18%
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100%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drama graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Dorian
27 Feb 23

Most staff and teachers are really attentive and ready to support us. However admin is a bit of a mess (probably needs a bit more funding and a bit less reorganising every few..Read more

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Devon
23 Feb 23

Goldsmiths is so close to central London, there's always stuff to do! The campus is relatively easy to navigate and there are loads of fun things to find..Read more

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject specific modules

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Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Where the T Level subject area does not directly match the degree programme being applied for, the personal statement and reference will be particularly important in demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and suitability for the subject.

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English Language
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Dorian
27 Feb 23
Drama: Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
Most staff and teachers are really attentive and ready to support us. However admin is a bit of a mess (probably needs a bit more funding and a bit less reorganising every few...
Read more
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Devon
23 Feb 23
Drama: Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths is so close to central London, there's always stuff to do! The campus is relatively easy to navigate and there are loads of fun things to find...
Read more
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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