BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance (The Hammond) at University of Chester

Programme overview

On this course, students are provided with the opportunity to develop technical, artistic, creative, theoretical and critical understanding of musical theatre performance. Students will focus on three main areas of study within the discipline of musical theatre: singing, acting and dance, with singing and vocal technique underpinning acting and dance. This course aims to produce imaginative, intelligent and employable practitioners able to demonstrate creativity through their discipline and beyond.

What you will study

As an Apprentice Performer in Year 1, you will gain familiarity with established technical, creative and artistic concepts and practical competencies in singing, acting and dance. Core modules include Contextual Studies 1, Singing: Foundation Techniques in Musical Theatre, Movement and Dance: Foundation Techniques in Musical Theatre, Acting: Foundation Techniques in Musical Theatre Performance, Performance Practice 1: The Apprentice Performer, Contextual Studies 2, Exploring Vocal Repertoire in Musical Theatre, Exploring Dance Repertoire in Musical Theatre.

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Entry requirements

GCE A Level: 104 UCAS points from GCE A levels, preferably from related subjects - Drama, Dance, Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, Performance Studies.; BTEC: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 28 points, including 5 in HL Theatre Arts; Irish/Scottish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 including one of the subjects stated above Scottish Highers - BBBB including one of the subjects stated above; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Drama) to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit; T Level: Pass (C or above on the core).; Extra Requirements: Please note that we accept a maximum of 8 points from GCE AS Levels and that the Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and General Studies A Level will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: 6.0 (Min. 5.5 in each-sub-skill)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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