BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This degree prepares you to create musical theatre and find work in the performing arts sector. As part of a close-knit community, you'll develop your talents as a performer and in other areas, from director to arts administrator. Our programme encourages you to develop your talents not only as a performer, but also in other areas of musical theatre: as a director, choreographer, musical director, stage manager, writer, dramaturg, publicist, designer, or arts administrator.

Faculty: School of Music, English and Theatre | Department: Theatre, Music and Performance | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Core Techniques in Musical Theatre, Performance Making Skills, Performance Making 1, Critical Writing, Contemporary Creative Industries, Musical Theatre: Developing Your Craft, Performance Making Modes, Performance Making 2.

Career pathways

Your professional development begins in Year 1 with talks, workshops and events with a range of industry professionals and organisations, and culminates in a showcase of performances for industry stakeholders and partners in Summer Term of the final year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept the following qualifications: A-level: CCC. BTEC: DMM. International Baccalaureate: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555. UAL Extended Diploma: Merit overall. Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 24 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules. Scottish qualifications: CCCCD (Higher) or DDD (Advanced Higher). European Baccalaureate: 65%. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3. You must be able to express a well-informed interest in theatre and performance theory and practice. While drama and theatre studies would be an advantage, this is not necessarily essential as we are also interested in those with other subjects or complementary experience. Applicants with A-levels in an arts and humanities subject such as English, history, languages, philosophy and sociology are welcomed. English language: IELTS 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5. UCAS code W312.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/apply/

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