HND Musical Theatre at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The HND Musical Theatre develops advanced vocal technique, acting and performance for careers in theatre and community performance, with major performance projects. It is taught at UHI Perth.

Duration: Full time: 2 years; Part time: 4 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is the HNC Musical Theatre. Year 2 core units include Performance 2: applying skills for musical theatre, Vocal techniques for musical theatre 2, Acting 2: applying skills in performance, Singing skills for musical theatre 2 and Musical theatre: graded unit 2.

Career pathways

Professional theatre companies, TV and radio, holiday venue and cruise ship entertainment, community arts companies and entertainment agencies; roles such as performer, voice-over artist, cabaret artist, artist manager, promoter, choreographer and make-up artist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to year one (HNC Musical Theatre): 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above, 1 A level at grade D or above, or a musical theatre related SCQF level 6 qualification; applicants with other relevant qualifications or industry experience are considered individually; an audition and interview are required. Direct entry to year two: completion of the HNC Musical Theatre plus an audition and interview. International applicants: IELTS for UKVI (Academic) 5.5 overall with no element below 5.0, or LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 with 60 overall and no element below 55, taken at a UKVI-approved centre.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Scottish-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland, full-time per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 9,460 a year (2026/27). International fee status, full-time per year. Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 2 years; Part time: 4 years

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