BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at University of West London

Programme overview

Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree offers a ‘triple threat’ training with weekly one-to-one singing lessons, plus ballet, tap, jazz and acting lessons – preparing you for a career in the West End and beyond. In addition to receiving comprehensive training in acting, singing and dance, we will help you discover and develop your unique artistic voice, empowering you to create your own performance work. Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by working industry professionals who have first-hand industry knowledge and insight into what it takes to be successful.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 1 year top-up | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Equity and Spotlight recognised musical theatre course will give you the skills and experiences needed to succeed in today's musical theatre industry. You will work at the cutting edge of industry practice, collaborating with highly experienced industry professionals, while passionate tutors will guide you through your creative journey as you hone your skills and create new and exciting work. Modules include: Fringe Theatre; Performance Perspectives; Showcase and Showreel; The Book Musical; The Emerging Artist; Singing and Musicality; The Actors Toolbox; Musical Theatre Choreography; Musical Theatre Performance; Contextualising Musical Theatre.

Career pathways

After graduating with your musical theatre degree, you will be ideally set to develop a career in a variety of roles. Past UWL performing arts graduates have gone on to appear in West End productions including A Strange Loop, Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, Six, and more. Job roles include: acting or musical theatre; community theatre; theatre in education; broadcast presenter; choreographer; dancer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120-128; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and B, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Distinction, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Audition. Your suitability will be determined through an audition , which you can either attend in person or submit digitally. Please direct questions about admissions to Alex Loveless ( ). Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Your suitability will be determined through an audition , which you can either attend in person or submit digitally. The in-person audition will include a workshop and Q&A. Digital audition applicants have the opportunity to attend online workshops. UCAS/course code: WW45, WW50.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 1 year top-up

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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