BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

This innovative and exciting course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the musical theatre industry. You'll learn about the history of musical theatre, develop your acting, singing, and dancing abilities, and gain an understanding of the technical aspects of productions. With a focus on practical application, you'll have the opportunity to perform in productions and work with industry professionals. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to pursue a career in musical theatre or related fields.

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Our Musical Theatre course is one of the most popular at Canterbury Christ Church University, with a proven track record of success. Our students have gone on to perform in some of the world's leading theatres and entertainment venues, including Broadway and the West End. With small class sizes and personalized attention from our expert staff, you'll receive the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential.

Discover the Heart of Musical Theatre at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is the perfect choice for students interested in Musical Theatre. Our campus is located in the heart of Canterbury, a city steeped in history and culture, providing endless opportunities for inspiration and creativity. With state-of-the-art facilities and a committed staff, you'll have everything you need to succeed in this exciting field.

You’ll study all three disciplines of dance, singing, and acting, with performance events built into the course at the end of each year.

You’ll also get to look at Musical Theatre from a more academic point of view, studying the context, evolution, and performativity of the contemporary scene.

As well as being able to present yourself as a performer, you will have the potential to tackle anything from leading a community youth workshop to running a lighting desk or managing an art company.

We equip our graduates to tackle diverse roles in a wide range of professions beyond performance including contemporary performance-making, stage management, and design, as well as the ability to pursue postgraduate study in a performance-related field.

Our graduates will also possess a range of transferable skills gained on the course which are highly valued and sought after for work in fields other than musical theatre and the arts.

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.