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Musical Theatre (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Cardiff
2 Years Full-time
120 UCAS Points

Our Musical Theatre degree is a two-year intensive programme which offers practical training that will equip participants in the ‘triple-threat’ disciplines of acting, singing and dancing. By working with industry professionals, Our degree in Musical Theatre will offer you an industry-relevant, focused course of study. The course teachers are committed to developing creative, independent, thinking artists; artists relevant to the industry.

Whilst studying Musical Theatre students will be given a sound and practical understanding of the workings of the musical theatre industry. Thus developing student’s understanding of transferable skills from within the training to the wider world so maximising their employability potential.

Level 4 focuses on building foundational principles, which will continue to be applicable for the rest of the degree and beyond. The first year will establish the theme that theory and practice are interlinked. Level 5 continues to develop and advance these skills and begins to apply and contextualise them in rounded performances. Level 6 enhances the skills and experiences gained at levels 5 and 6 in a range of 30-credit performance and professional practice modules, including two major production modules and a Final Showcase, thus preparing you for a potential career in musical theatre or related fields.
 
Click here for Theatr Gerddorol (Full-time) UCAS Code: THG2

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
MTH2
Course length:
2 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
120 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Triple-threat Musical Theatre degree
02
Small classroom sizes
03
Taught by industry professionals

What you will learn

Level 4

Level 4 is a period of developing core skills and techniques. The first 15 weeks are an opportunity to focus on acting, singing (1 to 1 and ensemble work) and voice work classes along with Tap, Bale, Jazz and Contemporary dance classes. There’s an opportunity to analyse and research a wide range of styles in our theatre laboratory.

The period ends with a performance project that gives the opportunity to apply all the skills developed during the level.

Level 5 

Level 5 continues to develop and advance the core skills and begins to apply and contextualise them into an all rounded performance. Students will be introduced to new writing and developing their own work as well as building skills and competencies necessary for career resilience and professional development for the future work context.  

Level 6

Level 6 is about bringing the skills and techniques together in two productions that give you the opportunity to work with a director and a professional production team. The Creative Industries module focuses on the necessary skills to make the transition to the world of work including the preparation of a final showcase. In addition, you will work on an independent project that can focus on any aspect of the degree and showcase your individual talents.

Compulsory

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment

(20 credits)

Performance Class

(20 credits)

Acting

(20 credits)

Acting for Musical Theatre 2

(20 credits)

Dance Training 1

(20 credits)

Singing 1

(20 credits)

Theatre Laboratory

(20 credits)

Audition Technique

(10 credits)

Compulsory

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Acting for Musical Theatre 2

(20 credits)

Creative Industries

(20 credits)

Dance Training 2

(20 credits)

Singing 2

(30 credits)

Collaborative Project

(20 credits)

Production 1

(30 credits)

Final Production

(30 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

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Cardiff Accommodation

Cardiff has a huge student accommodation, and there are no end-of-student living opportunities open to students who choose to study in Cardiff. There are various purpose-built student accommodation providers in the city and our accommodation team will be able to guide you through the options. 

Further information

  • We would be looking for 90-120 UCAS Points.

    The university may consider applicants without formal qualifications if they are able to demonstrate an exceptional level of ability and practical experience.

    Online Audition Process

    STEP 1: Self-tape

    Musical Theatre students should prepare a self-tape with the following content:

    1. Songs: 2 Musical Theatre Songs
    2. Dance: Self-tape of the following jazz exercises:
    3. Standing on the spot, 4 jazz kicks to the front and 4 jazz kicks to the side on both legs.
    4. A single pirouette in parallel to the right and to the left
    5. With turned out legs – 8 jumps in first and 8 jumps in second
    6. With parallel legs – 8 jumps in parallel first and 8 jumps in parallel second
    7. Short jazz routine lasting roughly 16 bars. This should demonstrate performance quality and musicality. If you already have a recorded or filmed routine, please ensure that it is clear who you are if it is a group routine. 

    Make sure you state clearly at the beginning of the tapes the following info:

    • Full Name
    • Degree applying for
    • Title of Audition Pieces

    STEP 2: Interview

    You will be invited to a short interview with the programme team on zoom. You must prepare the following:

    1. Monologue: The monologue should last no longer than two minutes and from a published play and should not be extracts from poems, novels, films or television scripts. It is advisable to choose a character that is close to your age and you should perform it in your native accent.
    2. The programme team will work with you on your chosen piece followed by questions.

    Following a successful audition applicants will be offered a place. There are limited places available each year.

  • Performances/Events
    Students regularly have the opportunity to take part in performances/events throughout their degree, in which we can see the growth and application of skills and knowledge. 

    Regular tutorials
    Throughout the degree, we hold formal and informal tutorials in which each student discusses their work with the module tutor or Programme Director. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions.

    Presentations
    Presentations normally occur at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria.

    Process workbooks
    Students will document their process and practical work in a workbook that demonstrates their learning and individual pathway.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.