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Musical Theatre (top-up) [Shockout, Manchester] at University of Bolton - UCAS

University of Bolton

Degree level: Undergraduate

Musical Theatre (top-up) [Shockout, Manchester]

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Course summary

If you already have a relevant foundation degree or a similar level 5 qualification, our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) programme is ideal. By working with our leading practitioners, you'll develop honours-level experience in acting, voice and dance, alongside a wide range of knowledge in devising and developing a production, audition and casting techniques. You'll study and train in purpose-built, high specification studios at Shockout's Manchester Studios. Our intensive final year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) course offers you the opportunity to build on your existing performance-related foundation degree or HND. Delivered by Shockout, this course supports you in acquiring, developing, and refining the technical and artistic skills essential for your career as a professional musical theatre performer. We'll help you gain a clear contextual understanding of the wider industry to support your progression into employment and ensure a sustainable career. Our ambition is to help you become not only a triple threat but also nurture your individual identity and ability to create and produce your own innovative work. We want to foster your skills in creative entrepreneurship. During your top-up studies, you'll continue to explore the core techniques of acting, voice and dance. Our qualified and specialist professional practitioners will support you in gaining a breadth of knowledge in devising and developing production, musical theatre for stage and screen, and audition and casting techniques. You'll also have regular performance opportunities to help you build a diverse range of technical performance skills and prepare you for the industry. Successfully completing your honours level studies to gain a BA (Hons) expands your career opportunities in musical theatre and its associated pathways. It also opens the door to postgraduate education. If you wish to continue your studies at the master's level, Shockout has a fast-growing postgraduate provision to accommodate your needs. Shockout's teaching staff are professional and world-renowned practitioners and choreographers. They are keen to make the time you spend with them as stimulating and rewarding as possible and enjoy a well-deserved reputation for being approachable and interested in your progress. As teaching often takes place in small groups, you'll have access to individual support and guidance at every stage. For full details about Shockout, their open days and accommodation, please visit http://www.weareshockout.com/.

Modules

Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Bolton’s website.

Assessment method

Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.


How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Application codes

Course code:
P422
Institution code:
B44
Campus name:
Shockout Arts, Manchester
Campus code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This course is open to Home students only. Applications from International and EU students cannot usually be accepted because the study location for this course is not licenced by UKVI to sponsor students. Therefore, if you require sponsorship under the Student Visa Route to study in the UK then, unfortunately, we’ll be unable to consider your application for this course.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Normally, you should possess a relevant level HE5 qualification, such as a foundation degree or HND; for example, FdA Musical Theatre. Alternatively, you may have a relevant professional qualification at an equivalent level. If you don't have the above qualifications but possess equivalent qualifications or experience, we'll be happy to consider your application. In addition to attending an audition and interview, we may require you to provide a portfolio of work or complete another form of test so that we can assess your application.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.bolton.ac.uk/course/TFS022-F-SOI-TX/2025-2026

Additional entry requirements

Audition

You'll be required to attend an audition staged at Shockout.

Health checks

You'll need to provide a satisfactory medical report signed by your GP to confirm you are fit and well to undertake full-time intensive and rigorous physical training.

Interview

You'll be required to attend an interview staged at Shockout.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.

https://www.bolton.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

You’ll be required to pay a registration fee. The registration fee is refundable if you do not gain the Level HE5 (or equivalent) qualification required for entry to the course or a satisfactory medical report. Successful applicants and students on the course will need to wear suitable dance attire (a list of items will be provided).
Musical Theatre (top-up) [Shockout, Manchester] at University of Bolton - UCAS