Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
Nottingham College
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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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**This 3 year BA Honours degree is designed to help you develop as a triple threat performer preparing for work in the global Musical Theatre industry. It aims to provide a solid grounding in practical and intellectual skills across the disciplines of dance, singing and acting; all necessary skills for a successful career on stage or screen.****As the worldwide Performance Industry grows and with musicals and dance companies dominating the commercial stage; there’s a need for Musical Theatre ...Read more


This 3 year BA Honours degree is designed to help you develop as a 'triple threat' performer preparing for work in the global Musical Theatre industry. It aims to provide a solid grounding in practical and intellectual skills across the disciplines of dance, singing and acting; all necessary skills for a successful career on stage or screen.


As the worldwide Performance Industry grows and with musicals and dance companies dominating the commercial stage; there’s a need for Musical Theatre graduates well-trained in dance, singing and acting.


This award is validated by The Open University.


About the course

We offer specialist training from lecturers with real professional experience. The emphasis is placed equally on all disciplines in order to make great all-round performers. We have small class sizes to maximise individual tuition. After a balanced and comprehensive training: graduates are ready to go out and perform with confidence and a style of their own. Training focuses on developing dance, singing and acting skills to enable you to communicate effectively across a range of Musical Theatre styles. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own original work, exploring areas of specific and personal interest and to find your own creative voice. In Years 1 and 2, each module begins with the foundations of technique and ends in a practical performance project. Year 3 focuses on your development as a professional performer, with at least two major public performances and the opportunity to create your own original piece of musical theatre or film.


Year 1 (Level 4) modules:

-Acting Skills 1-Dance Technique 1-Singing Technique 1 -Early Musical Theatre in Context


Year 2 (Level 5) modules:

-Acting Skills 2-Dance Technique 2-Singing Technique 2 -Contemporary Musical Theatre in Context


Year 3 (Level 6) modules:

-Industry practice -Professional practice-Musical Theatre performance


Assessments

A mix of traditional and innovative methods including: case studies, group projects, live briefs, peer review, research projects, critical reflection and presentations. All assessments focus on one, or a combination of exploration, preparation, rehearsal, performance and written response, there are no written examinations.


Bursaries

We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.


Qualification awarded:

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre. - awarded by The Open University


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