BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University

Develop as a triple-threat performer who excels at singing, acting and dancing, with our Musical Theatre degree in Cambridge. You’ll gain skills unique to musical theatre training – specifically, acting through song, ensemble singing, Pantomime, Jazz dance, Ballet, Tap and Stage choreography – and learn from established musical directors, artistic directors, and choreographers in professional performing arts facilities including our Mumford Theatre. You’ll take part in three full-scale musical productions across your training.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences  |  Department: Cambridge School of Art  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year you'll build a solid foundation of musical theatre skills in preparation for your first musical production. These include ensemble singing, acting technique, physical theatre, modern ballet and jazz dance. Year 1: Technical Skills 1 and Showcase, Technical Skills 2, The Small-Scale Musical. Year 2: The Book Musical, Ruskin Module, Theatre Theory and Specialist Skills, Technical Skills 3; options include Directing and Choreography, Technical Production Placement. Year 3: Professional Preparation, Professional Practice, Creative Industries Major Project; options include Directing, Stage Choreography, Acting Through Song, Vocal Reel.

Career pathways

The past three years have been the most incredible three years of my life. I’ve had so many opportunities.

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