Embark on an empowering creative career journey with our transformative online BA Top-Up in Musical Theatre Studies, designed for aspiring musical theatre enthusiasts and seasoned professionals alike to make an impactful mark on the industry.
This uniquely flexible one-year course allows you to earn your degree while actively advancing and shaping your professional arts career independently.
Dive deep into the heart of musical theatre through our innovative training approach, where you’ll refine your vocational skills and immerse yourself in the world of research. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of musical theatre from diverse perspectives, enabling you to analyse, strategise, and actively contribute to the evolution of this dynamic art form in an informed way.
Forge connections within a vibrant community of like-minded learners, emerging as a true subject specialist. Confidently wield the power of your artistic critique, champion creative risk-taking, and authentically articulate your visionary contributions to the world of musical theatre.
This course is perfectly designed for those looking for an academic boost to compliment any prior training in Musical Theatre or looking to gain a deeper understanding in to the form or business of Musical Theatre. The flexible nature of the course perfectly suits those actively in work in the performing arts industries or elsewhere.
Adam Stadius - Deputy Head of Drama
This course, delivered fully online, is designed to be accessed entirely remotely. Your weekly studies will focus on an engaging singular theme with live sessions, group work and independent activities to offer unparalleled flexibility. Throughout your studies you’ll benefit from continuous teaching support, optional peer-to-peer learning opportunities and exclusive masterclass access to enrich your learning experience.
Your learning will begin with a dedicated exploration of research skills, ensuring you’re fully prepared to make the most of your studies. The skills acquired in this module will be applied in personal and group research projects through further modules: Musical Theatre Creative, Musical Theatre History& Theories and Producing Musical Theatre.
You’ll examine the intricacies of the Musical Theatre sector through three lenses - the Creative, the Producer and the Academic. This holistic approach will provide you with the most comprehensive understanding of the musical theatre creative process and the roles played by its key contributors.
Applicants should normally have 240 credits (Levels 4 and 5) awarded by a recognised institution in a Music/Dance/Acting-related subject or Trinity College London Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre (or similar). Applicants should also have GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or higher.
Apply via: UCAS Undergraduate (not Conservatoires)
Applicants will need to audition.
Find more audition information for UK applicants and International applicants.
Leeds Conservatoire does not charge audition fees for any Undergraduate or Postgraduate course.
We don't want travel costs to be a barrier to attending in-person auditions at Leeds Conservatoire, so help is available for many applicants where finances are an issue. Eligibility and bursary application information is available on our audition information page.
Visit our Fees and Funding section to find out more about Fees & Funding for International Students.
View our Musical Theatre kit list for clothing and equipment requirements.
If you are an international applicant, visit our dedicated International section of the website for information on:
“Leeds is the only city outside of London to have its own internationally-renowned Ballet and Opera companies. Leeds Conservatoire is surrounded by an incredible array of leading culture and arts institutions providing an inspirational environment in which to study musical theatre.”
– Professor Joe Wilson, Vice Principal and Director of Curriculum, Leeds Conservatoire
Courses taught: BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
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