Musical Theatre (top-up) [Shockout, Manchester] BA (Hons)
University of Greater Manchester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Shockout Arts, Manchester

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SEP-25

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1 year

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

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Shockout Arts, Manchester

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If you already have a relevant foundation degree or a similar level 5 qualification, our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) programme is ideal. By working with our leading practitioners, youll develop honours-level experience in acting, voice and dance, alongside a wide range of knowledge in devising and developing a production, audition and casting techniques. Youll study and train in purpose-built, high specification studios at Shockouts Manchester Studios.Our intensive final year BA (Hons) ...Read more

If you already have a relevant foundation degree or a similar level 5 qualification, our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) programme is ideal. By working with our leading practitioners, you'll develop honours-level experience in acting, voice and dance, alongside a wide range of knowledge in devising and developing a production, audition and casting techniques. You'll study and train in purpose-built, high specification studios at Shockout's Manchester Studios.Our intensive final year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) course offers you the opportunity to build on your existing performance-related foundation degree or HND. Delivered by Shockout, this course supports you in acquiring, developing, and refining the technical and artistic skills essential for your career as a professional musical theatre performer. We'll help you gain a clear contextual understanding of the wider industry to support your progression into employment and ensure a sustainable career. Our ambition is to help you become not only a triple threat but also nurture your individual identity and ability to create and produce your own innovative work. We want to foster your skills in creative entrepreneurship.During your top-up studies, you'll continue to explore the core techniques of acting, voice and dance. Our qualified and specialist professional practitioners will support you in gaining a breadth of knowledge in devising and developing production, musical theatre for stage and screen, and audition and casting techniques. You'll also have regular performance opportunities to help you build a diverse range of technical performance skills and prepare you for the industry.Successfully completing your honours level studies to gain a BA (Hons) expands your career opportunities in musical theatre and its associated pathways. It also opens the door to postgraduate education. If you wish to continue your studies at the master's level, Shockout has a fast-growing postgraduate provision to accommodate your needs.Shockout's teaching staff are professional and world-renowned practitioners and choreographers. They are keen to make the time you spend with them as stimulating and rewarding as possible and enjoy a well-deserved reputation for being approachable and interested in your progress. As teaching often takes place in small groups, you'll have access to individual support and guidance at every stage.For full details about Shockout, their open days and accommodation, please visit http://www.weareshockout.com/.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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University of Greater Manchester
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