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MA Musical Theatre at Trinity Laban - UCAS

Trinity Laban

Degree level: Postgraduate
UCAS Conservatoires
Awarded by: Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

MA Musical Theatre (Taught)

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Course summary

Course information Important Application Information Whilst UCAS Conservatoires indicates that the deadline is 31st January, please note we are able to accept applications after this date. Please submit via UCAS Conservatoires in the usual way. The MA Musical Theatre (Musical Direction/Performance/Community Practice – pathway open from Sept 2025) is a distinct programme offering bespoke specialist training at level 7. The programme is designed to extend and interrogate creative thought and theatrical boundaries, encouraging inter-disciplinary approach, imaginative application and the development of creative confidence and professional identity. The programme offers the opportunity to redefine musical theatre as a genre, moving beyond existing boundaries, through conceptual development, experimentation, innovation, and reinvention. Students will follow one of the three available pathways in Musical Direction, Performance or Community Practice – pathway open from Sept 2025. Key Features Develop industry relevant skills and techniques through the creation of co-authored and co-produced group and ensemble work within inclusive collaborative settings Creative thought will be extended and interrogated, looking at theatre creation through a world lens Discover how arts-based practice can instigate positive social change within communities and through the development of new audiences Students will be immersed in Trinity Laban’s vibrant creative community, with the programme designed to ensure engagement and exposure to a range of interdisciplinary practice that will enhance theoretical and practical understanding and develop vital artistic connections Learn from an experienced team of practitioners, artists and industry leaders

Course details

Principal study options

During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:

Main specialism

Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.

Instrument/specialisms

For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.

Primary instrument/specialism

  • Community
  • Musical Direction and Coaching
  • Performance

How to apply

*If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.

Application codes

Course code:
231F
Institution code:
T75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent


Assessment locations

In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.

Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.

Single specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
In personNo fee charged
By recordingNo fee charged

Joint principal specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
In personNo fee charged
By recordingNo fee charged

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
MA Musical Theatre at Trinity Laban - UCAS