Performing Arts - Musical Theatre HND
Wakefield College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Performing Arts - Musical Theatre HND at Wakefield College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22820 | £18460 | £20799 |
25-75 percentile range | £17528 - £26934 | £13130 - £23882 | £14555 - £27277 |
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Course Description
The course is designed to give those who wish to pursue a career in Musical Theatre the best possible start. Skill development in singing, dance, acting & musicality is at the core of everything you will do. In addition, you will also learn to become a ‘thinking and analytical’ performer with a breadth of knowledge relating to both the performing arts industry and related contextual studies. You will see the latest productions, perform in shows and work alongside industry professionals in order to gain a perspective of industry practice and to keep abreast of what’s happening in your particular field of study. This course is the first step on the ladder to success in one of the most exciting, rewarding and creative industries.
Professional development, industry standard training and academic study are at the core of this course, whether you wish to become a performer, a community arts practitioner, a teacher, or a combination of all three. The HND Musical Theatre course offers students the opportunity to develop as original artists while gaining a respected and valuable qualification. Close links with the Theatre Royal Wakefield, working West End professionals, a range of theatre visits and an annual residential trip are among the highlights of this exciting and dynamic course.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Performing Arts - Musical Theatre HND at Wakefield College
40% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
25% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Performing Arts - Musical Theatre HND
EU | £6750 | year 1 |
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England UK | £6750 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
Scotland | £6750 | year 1 |
Wales | £6750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
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.
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)
About Wakefield College
Wakefield College is an education provider that delivers both Further Education and Higher Education programmes, with their campus sites located in the English county of West Yorkshire. The two main sites that the college operates from are the central Wakefield City Campus, and the Castleford Campus situated just a five minute walk from Glasshoughton train station.
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Student composition of Wakefield College
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Total number of students enrolled at Wakefield College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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