Musical Theatre BA(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Musical Theatre at Huddersfield is a practice-based course for those that wish to pursue a career as a musical theatre performer. While training with us, you'll benefit from one-to-one vocal training from experts in our music programme and acting and movement training from our Acting and Performance team. You’ll investigate how musicals are constructed and learn to think critically about the form.
You’ll also explore how to sing and move while acting, developing characters that are exciting to watch and hear. Benefit, too, from opportunities to perform in front of public audiences each term you are here, in straight plays, musical showcases, and full musicals from the West End and Broadway stages. In our Creative Futures module, you’ll be given additional guidance on setting up your career after you graduate, providing you with a leg up as you enter the entertainment industry.
Key highlights
- Practice-based training for aspiring musical theatre performers
- One-to-one vocal training from music programme experts
- Acting and movement training from acting and performance specialists
- Public performances each term, including full West End and Broadway musicals
- Critical study of how musicals are constructed
- Creative Futures module offers guidance on launching an entertainment career
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — BBB-BCC at A Level . 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level .
- BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Musical theatre performer
- Actor
- Singer
- Dancer
- Theatre workshop facilitator
- Vocal coach
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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