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Musical Theatre at Nottingham College - UCAS

Nottingham College

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Musical Theatre

Course summary

This 3 year BA Honours degree is designed to help you develop as a 'triple threat' performer preparing for work in the global Musical Theatre industry. It aims to provide a solid grounding in practical and intellectual skills across the disciplines of dance, singing and acting; all necessary skills for a successful career on stage or screen. As the worldwide Performance Industry grows and with musicals and dance companies dominating the commercial stage; there’s a need for Musical Theatre graduates well-trained in dance, singing and acting. This award is validated by The Open University. About the course We offer specialist training from lecturers with real professional experience. The emphasis is placed equally on all disciplines in order to make great all-round performers. We have small class sizes to maximise individual tuition. After a balanced and comprehensive training: graduates are ready to go out and perform with confidence and a style of their own. Training focuses on developing dance, singing and acting skills to enable you to communicate effectively across a range of Musical Theatre styles. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own original work, exploring areas of specific and personal interest and to find your own creative voice. In Years 1 and 2, each module begins with the foundations of technique and ends in a practical performance project. Year 3 focuses on your development as a professional performer, with at least two major public performances and the opportunity to create your own original piece of musical theatre or film. Year 1 (Level 4) modules: -Acting Skills 1 -Dance Technique 1 -Singing Technique 1 -Early Musical Theatre in Context Year 2 (Level 5) modules: -Acting Skills 2 -Dance Technique 2 -Singing Technique 2 -Contemporary Musical Theatre in Context Year 3 (Level 6) modules: -Industry practice -Professional practice -Musical Theatre performance Assessments A mix of traditional and innovative methods including: case studies, group projects, live briefs, peer review, research projects, critical reflection and presentations. All assessments focus on one, or a combination of exploration, preparation, rehearsal, performance and written response, there are no written examinations. Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. Qualification awarded: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre. - awarded by The Open University Your career and progression Graduates will be well-equipped for a long and successful career in the Creative Arts. Possessing practical transferable skills in performance, production, technical theatre, stage management, directing and choreography that can be applied to a wide variety of careers. We’re very proud of our alumni and graduates, who can be seen in West End shows, UK tours, on cruise liners and gracing our TV screens. This programme could be the first step toward postgraduate study or springboard your career as a: performer, actor, singer, dancer, director, musical director, choreographer, drama/dance/music therapist, community arts practitioner, teacher or arts manager.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

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:
MUT3
Institution code:
N30
Campus name:
City Hub
Campus code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

International applicants

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/study/university-centre/how-to-apply-for-a-university-level-course

Additional entry requirements

Audition

Applicants who meet our advertised entry requirements may be asked to attend an audition and informal interview to further assess their suitability for this course. Auditions and interviews will be held on-campus at our City Hub campus at 111 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7HB. Where travel to Nottingham is not practicable, remote auditions/interviews can be held by Microsoft Teams by prior arrangement. Before attending for audition, you should prepare the following: • a 2-minute monologue of your choice • a song from a musical (and bring the backing track) • a short dance (or be prepared to learn a short sequence on the day)

Interview


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £8250 Year 1
England £8250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8250 Year 1
Scotland £8250 Year 1
Wales £8250 Year 1
Channel Islands £8250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £8250 Year 1

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

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application:. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Musical Theatre at Nottingham College - UCAS