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BA (Hons) Musical Theatre with Millennium Performing Arts

University of Worcester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course offers students the opportunity to develop their skills in musical theatre, working closely with industry professionals and gaining valuable experience through performances and workshops. Students will learn about the history and development of musical theatre, as well as the various roles involved in its creation and production. The course will also cover topics such as vocal technique, acting for singing, dance, and music theory. Graduates of this course will be well-prepared to pursue a career in musical theatre, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Additional Information

This course is delivered in partnership with Millennium Performing Arts, a leading provider of performing arts education. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as opportunities to perform in professional venues. The course is taught by experienced industry professionals, who bring their knowledge and expertise to the classroom.

Discover Your Passion at Worcester - The Perfect Setting for Musical Theatre Excellence

The University of Worcester is a forward-thinking institution that is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education. Our campus is located in the heart of Worcestershire, providing easy access to the city's vibrant cultural scene and numerous opportunities for performance and collaboration. Our faculty members are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential, both personally and professionally.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our Musical Theatre curriculum provides a complete practical training experience for students interested in performance. Based at the Millennium Studios in London, the course’s core disciplines are dance, singing, and acting, with a focus on excellence in Musical theatre practice.

You will gain high-level skill sets in practice to shape your performance abilities as well as your contextual understanding, preparing you for work, immediately upon graduation. All of our students are taught by highly-experienced industry professionals who are passionate about teaching the next generation of performers. Millennium Performing Arts produce graduates that have the knowledge and confidence to make a significant contribution to whatever discipline they undertake, either as performers or in later life, as teachers, directors, or producers.

Employment rates in the profession are exceptionally high for Millennium graduates (average over 90%) and they leave the College totally equipped with the professional skills and knowledge to manage their own careers and promote themselves effectively within the professional performance sector.

Positions include ensemble cast members, cover and swing positions, dance company members (including Rambert, New Adventures, Australian Dance Theatre), Dance Captains, Resident Choreographers, MDs, and professional staff involved in costume, design, and stage management. Millennium graduates have also chosen to go on to further study and training to work as physiotherapists, designers, writers, and technicians.

General Eligibility

Minimum entry criteria of 80 – 96 points

OR pass a Foundation course OR 112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject

OR BTEC OR pass at 2 A-Levels or 4 AS Levels (Grade C or above, or equivalent - GCSE English, Grade 4 or above, or equivalent BTEC)

Students are required to pass a practical audition.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Technical Foundations (Dance)

  • Technical Foundations (Singing/Acting)

  • Foundations in Performance

  • Physical Management and Wellbeing

2 Year 2
  • Advanced Technique (Dance)

  • Advanced Technique (Singing/ Acting)

  • Advanced Performance (Solo)

  • Ensemble Performance

  • Professional Studies

3 Year 3
  • Professional Technique in Practice

  • Audition Technique (Industry & Promotion)

  • Professional Performance (Solo)

  • Defining Self as Artist (dissertation equivalent module)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS at 6.5 or the TOEFL equivalent.

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