Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Edge Hill University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Edge Hill University

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

About

Singing workshops. Dance technique. Acting through song. Our specialist musical theatre course prepares you for a life under the lights. You’ll blend practical training with reflective study as you develop as an artist.

Ranked 2nd in the North West for learning resources (National Student Survey 2024 – Music), exciting live performance takes centre stage throughout the course. You’ll explore ensemble work, dance theatre and innovative interpretations in our Arts Centre.

Find room to experiment in our dance studios, black box drama studios, and rehearsal rooms. Train your voice in our music practice studios and recital room. Perform in our theatres and outdoor amphitheatre.

Our outstanding connections with the performing arts industry mean you can make connections that will last throughout your career. Many of our students go on to become graduate members of Spotlight, a real advantage in the competitive world of musical theatre, providing enhanced visibility and networking opportunities.

And new musical theatre is in the DNA of the course. Following world premieres of new musicals, The Girl in the Hat, Pop Art, The Forty Elephants, and Flip, our students will raise the curtain on another in 2026. Wytch tells the story of the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612, with twelve people accused of witchcraft, of whom ten were found guilty and executed by hanging at Lancaster Castle in August 1612.

Does the stage call to you? Immerse yourself in the history, culture and characters of musical theatre. Refine your technique and develop your own style as you act, sing and dance to a professional level on our musical theatre degree.

Disciplines

English and Creative Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.

All offers are made on the basis of an audition. Applicants are asked to demonstrate their engagement and skill in singing, acting and dance. You will be asked to prepare and present a song from the musical theatre genre and take part in a practical dance workshop.

Qualification Requirement A Level BBC-BBB. UCAS Tariff points 112-120 points. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). T Level Overall grade of Merit. International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply. Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

English Program Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Fair Entry Criteria

Our new Fair Entry Criteria is a Contextual Admissions Policy that takes an applicant’s personal and educational background into account. This policy will allow eligible applicants to receive up to a two-grade reduction in their entry requirements for this course. Find out more and see if you qualify.

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Career

Your future career

You’ll leave us ready to launch your career in the theatre, the media, or community arts. Our musical theatre students graduate with a competitive set of practical skills backed by relevant knowledge and a deep understanding of the industry.

Some of our graduates set up their own independent theatre companies in fringe and community arts. Throughout the course, we support your entrepreneurial instincts, such as how to win funding and find performance opportunities.

Our EHU-Arts HUB offers professional opportunities to ensure you are industry-ready. We have alumni at professional companies and in theatre administration. We also have students who choose to focus on community work.

Other career options include pursuing further academic study, such as taking a postgraduate route into teaching.