University of Lincoln

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Develop your creativity, refine your technique, and step into the world of musical theatre. The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree at Lincoln offers opportunities to create, perform, explore, and critically engage with the form in all its diversity, from London's West End to experimental fringe performance. You'll learn from expert practitioner-scholars in musical theatre, dance, theatre, and music, supported by workshops and masterclasses led by visiting professionals, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the performing arts.

From London's West End to more experimental fringe performances, musical theatre spans the arts, inspiring and entertaining audiences around the world. Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree at Lincoln gives you the opportunity to create, perform, explore, and analyse musical theatre in all of its diversity. You can learn from expert staff who are practitioners and scholars trained in musical theatre, dance, theatre, and music.

Workshops and masterclasses are delivered by visiting tutors, offering further opportunities to learn about the practical elements of musical theatre. Unleash your creativity, hone your skills, and step into the spotlight as you prepare for a fulfilling career in the performing arts.

Key highlights

  • Create, perform and critically analyse musical theatre in all its diversity
  • Covers styles from West End productions to experimental fringe performance
  • Taught by practitioner-scholars in musical theatre, dance, theatre and music
  • Workshops and masterclasses led by visiting industry professionals

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English
  • A-level: BCC-BBC — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Musical theatre performer
  • Actor
  • Dancer
  • Singer
  • Theatre director
  • Drama workshop leader

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year

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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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