Musical Theatre BA(Hons)

About the course

Musical Theatre at Huddersfield is a practice-based course for those that wish to pursue a career as a musical theatre performer. While training with us, you'll benefit from one-to-one vocal training from experts in our music programme and acting and movement training from our Acting and Performance team.

You’ll investigate how musicals are constructed and learn to think critically about the form. You’ll also explore how to sing and move while acting, developing characters that are exciting to watch and hear.

Benefit, too, from opportunities to perform in front of public audiences each term you are here, in straight plays, musical showcases, and full musicals from the West End and Broadway stages. In our Creative Futures module, you’ll be given additional guidance on setting up your career after you graduate, providing you with a leg up as you enter the entertainment industry.

Why study Musical Theatre BA(Hons)

• QS World University Subject Rankings 2023 ranked the University of Huddersfield 27th in the world for 'Performing Arts'.
• Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Music in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
• Teaching by industry professionals and guest appearances from the likes of Professor Sir Patrick Stewart, Natalie Gavin, John Britton, Nicolás Núñez, Chloe Beale, Nicci Topping, Anna Helena McLean, and David Crowley.
• Production-based programme along with visits from practitioners and residencies from internationally known companies like Slung Low, IOU Productions and Northern Broadsides.

Entry requirements

Offers will be subject to an audition, after which you will be invited to attend an Applicant Visit Day, at which you will have the opportunity to meet staff and current students. Read more about the audition process on our Interviews, auditions and portfolio pages.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

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