Primary instrument/specialism
- Musical Direction and Coaching
- Performance
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:
Single specialism
Only one instrument is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument formatively, 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.
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.
31Jan
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:
- 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
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| In person | No fee charged | |
| By recording | No fee charged | |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| In person | No fee charged | |
| By recording | No fee charged | |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
King Charles Court
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich
SE10 9JF