Musical Theatre, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre is a practice-based degree covering all aspects of musical theatre skills and the creation of new music theatre. Weekly drama school-style training covers acting, singing, dance, ensemble singing and yoga, and is realised in a full-scale production each year. It is taught through block learning.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Key Techniques in Musical Theatre, Perspectives in Music Theatre, Preparing for Production, Production Project, Devising Music Theatre, The Emerging Performer, Music Theatre Practice as Research, Preparation for Professional Practice and Professional Production.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue performance-related roles including musical theatre, television, film, children's theatre, cruise ship entertainment, stage management, business ownership, teaching and voice-over work, or go on to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: 96 UCAS points at A-level; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC Diploma DD; Access course pass with 96 UCAS points; International Baccalaureate Diploma pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level at P (C+); five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. Applicants must attend an audition (selection day event). International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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