Primary instrument/specialism
- Musical Theatre
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Cert HE Foundations of Musical Theatre is designed for aspiring musical theatre artists who wish to develop their skills and techniques through a dedicated foundation programme of practical and contextual study. It is an opportunity for students to access high-quality conservatoire training and may provide an entry route to further specialist/vocational training (e.g. undergraduate degree programmes within the conservatoire or wider higher education sectors, particularly within the UK) or a platform for a dedicated period of personal study. Key Features Individual singing lessons and group classes in acting, dance (ballet, tap and jazz), singing, voice and acting through song. Regular performance workshops and auditions preparation training, including the opportunity to have mock auditions. There will also be the chance to work with Music and Dance students during CoLab, our two-week festival of creativity and innovation. After completing the programme, many students successfully move on to undergraduate study. Please note, this course was previously called Foundation Year in Musical Theatre and Independent Study Programme Foundation: Musical Theatre Pathway.
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.
02Oct
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:
- 501F
- Institution code:
- T75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from across the world and accept a wide range of international qualifications. For more information please see www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/student-life/international-students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Trinity Laban places greater emphasis on its own audition and tests than on formal qualifications. As a guide, please keep in mind that the course is aimed at students who are considering entry to undergraduate study at conservatoire or university; we offer places to candidates who demonstrate the potential to reach that level within the year.
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 | £50 | £50 |
| By recording | £50 | £50 |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| In person | £50 | £50 |
| By recording | £50 | £50 |
Additional information
Please note full auditions are only held in London and New York. Other locations/recorded auditions are prelims only and successful students will be expected to attend a recall in London. For more information please see www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/overseas-auditions
Student Outcomes
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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