University of East London
Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
University of East London

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21455 £18360 £22141
25-75 percentile range £17911 - £25024 £13492 - £22848 £16777 - £27979
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

This programme is a 3 year, full- time vocational training which will provide a comprehensive training in Singing, Dance and Acting for anyone wishing to become a professional Musical Theatre performer. The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Programme at Italia Conti is delivered at Italia Conti’s Woking campus.

Italia Conti’s BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course is designed to nurture and develop innovative and individual musical theatre performers, who embody and apply specialist skills and techniques supported by grounded knowledge of industry practices, contexts, and the emerging requirements that empower graduates for a sustainable career in musical theatre.

Studying Musical Theatre at Italia Conti will fully prepare you for musical theatre performance, developing your practice and thinking in an integrated way. Consistency and creativity paired with the critical approach you need to study Musical Theatre will provide you with the expertise applicable to a variety of careers in the field.

All applicants will be required to complete Italia Conti's Audition Application form online - details of this will be sent via email by the university shortly after receiving your UCAS application.

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Entry requirements: • Successful audition through Italia Conti Academy. • Completion of any programme offer conditions and/or requirements. • 64 UCAS points or equivalent AEL. • Level 2 English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or above (from 2018, GCSE Grade 4 or above) or recognised equivalent qualifications. • Legal right to reside/study in the UK for the full period of the programme. • Evidence of all of the above.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Music courses of University of East London

Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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Costs

Tuition Fees Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £14160 year 1
International £14160 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of East London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of East London in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #22 
    • #28 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #47 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 18 university rankings of University of East London

About University of East London

The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.

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Student composition of University of East London

Total number of students enrolled at University of East London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
10430
postgraduates:
5400
Total:
15830
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Musical Theatre”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Italia Conti - Woking
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