BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Top-Up)

The core modules on this course are focussed on song interpretation and musical theatre performance. You must also complete either an independent research project or a dissertation.

We offer optional modules in areas including choreography, musical staging and directing. In these modules you’ll develop the professional skills required of an advanced musical theatre practitioner, alongside research skills and practical awareness of professional working methods.

We cover the essential aspects of musical theatre: singing, acting, dancing, directing and choreographing. You’ll explore the singing demands of different musical styles, including jazz, classical, pop and rock. You’ll also develop a strong understanding of the cultural and historical context of musical theatre, the link between practice and theory, and the current trends in the industry.

Working in a theatre company, you’ll have responsibility for marketing, production and touring your show, developing valuable skills in communication, time management, and leadership. You’ll gain a strong working knowledge of how musical theatre is created and realised.

This course is assessed through performances, portfolios, written assignments, presentations, personal development planning, and a major research project or dissertation.