Course summary
This BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Arts Development degree will train you in musical theatre dance, singing and stage acting. You will select a focus from these three disciplines enabling you to choose the balance of acting, singing and dance that best suits you, whilst also learning how to start your own company, find funding for performance projects, and take part in a musical which raises money for and highlights issues for a local, national or international charity. This will occur as you grow your arts development knowledge and practical resource skills and develop your own dedicated charity performance project. You will select a focus from these three disciplines as you grow your arts development knowledge and practical resource skills and develop your own dedicated charity performance project. Performance projects will range from large scale musical theatre productions with full pit orchestra, set and costume, to straight plays, smaller ensemble projects and dance revues. You can audition for performance projects at the Alexandra Theatre, other regional theatres and in our campus performance spaces. Performance projects will range from large scale musical theatre productions with full pit orchestra, set and costume, to straight plays, smaller ensemble projects and dance revues.
Modules
You will complete theoretical and practical study. Your typical study week will include practical classes, lectures, seminars, tutorials, studio-based workshops and application of practice. Outside of scheduled classes you will complete independent study including researching texts, completing individual or group tasks and working on your assignments.
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WN49
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Candidates will be required to demonstrate, in a performance audition, ability in dance, acting and singing. Applicants with high levels of performance skills may be considered for a lower academic offer.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15240 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £15240 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE