BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Top-up) at Buckinghamshire New University

Completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant performance subject? Top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre. Work alongside industry specialists as you develop your skills and abilities through the three essential disciplines: Acting, Dance and Singing.

Faculty: Performing Arts  |  Duration: One Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre equips you with the fundamentals of musical theatre performance skills, enabling you to emerge with the confidence and creativity to launch a career as a performer. The notion of the ‘thinking practitioner’ is central to our approach on this course, the ability to understand yourself as a performer and have the confidence to engage creatively and thoughtfully with the industry, and its innovations, is at the heart of our working ethos. Core modules include Advanced Dance Performance, Performance Showcase, Independent Project, Advanced Musical Theatre Performance.

Career pathways

Graduates can also choose to further explore the industry with one of our postgraduate degrees. Roles include West End productions, Touring companies, Cruise Ships, Small scaled educational tours, Film and TV, UK and internal entertainment companies, Teaching, Production.

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