Musical Theatre Performance (The Hammond) BA (Hons)
University of ChesterThe Hammond, Chester
Course overview
On this course, students are provided with the opportunity to develop technical, artistic, creative, theoretical and critical understanding of musical theatre performance. Students will focus on three main areas of study within the discipline of musical theatre: singing, acting and dance, with singing and vocal technique underpinning acting and dance. This course aims to produce imaginative, intelligent and employable practitioners able to demonstrate creativity through their discipline and beyond.
The modules provide an extensive curriculum with strong vocational elements and a contemporary outlook, incorporating technological skills for both practical and artistic purposes.
Key highlights
- Training across singing, acting and dance
- Singing and vocal technique underpin acting and dance work
- Strong vocational elements with a contemporary outlook
- Technological skills developed for practical and artistic purposes
- Builds technical, creative, theoretical and critical understanding of performance
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Home Students 104 UCAS Points UCAS 104 UCAS points GCE A Level 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent.
- A-level: BCC — Typical offer: BCC.
- T-level: Pass — Typical offer DMM T Level T Level - Pass (C or above on the core).
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include including one of the subjects stated above
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — to include including 5 in HL Theatre Ar
- Access to HE Diploma — Drama) to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit Extra Information / General Entry Requirements Please note that we accept a maximum of 8
- Welsh Baccalaureate — core) and General Studies
Careers this course leads to
- Musical theatre performer
- Actor
- Singer
- Dancer
- Vocal coach
- Drama teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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