BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at York St John University

Start your career in Musical Theatre: the art form where music, drama and dance become one. On this course you will perform, and create, musical theatre; learning how to improve your skills within the three main areas of singing, acting and dancing. We will train you to be a creative professional, as you devise new work and collaborate with other skilled students from our music and theatre courses who share your passion for the stage.

Faculty: School of the Arts  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Voice for Musical Theatre; Sustainable Musical Theatre Practice; Musical Theatre Analysis and Research; Dance for Musical Theatre; Character Development; Cabaret; Dance and Choreographic Practice; Making Musical Theatre. Optional modules include Acting for Screen; Performance in Community Context.

Career pathways

Through this degree you will develop a unique portfolio of skills based on your individual aspirations. Example roles include Musical theatre performer; Actor/singer/dancer; Director; Musical director; Composer; Choreographer; Drama/dance/music therapist; Community arts practitioner.

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