Musical Theatre Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Musical Theatre BA (Hons) University of West London 39% 0% 0% £9250 £13250 142 Ealing On campus Full-time
Musical Theatre with Foundation BA (Hons) University of West London 39% 0% 0% £9250 £13250 142 Ealing On campus Full-time
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance BA (Hons) Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 83% 0% 5% - - 160 London On campus Full-time
Professional Dance and Musical Theatre BA (Hons) University of Greenwich 71% - 6% £9250 - 145 London On campus Full-time
Drama: Musical Theatre BA (Hons) Goldsmiths, University of London 18% - 10% - - 164 London On campus Full-time
Professional Dance and Musical Theatre BA (Hons) University of Birmingham - - - £9250 - - Birmingham On campus Full-time
Foundation in Musical Theatre Cert Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Musical Theatre MA Goldsmiths, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Musical Theatre

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Musical Theatre who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Musical Theatre

  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Theatre History and Criticism
  • Playwriting
  • Design
  • Theatre Technology
  • Theatre Studies
  • Creative Drama

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Musical Theatre

  • Confidence
  • Ability to network and market yourself
  • Resilience, self- discipline and stamina
  • Analytical mind and ability to self- reflect
  • Flexibility
  • Teamwork
  • Organisation and time management
  • Music knowledge
  • Singing skills
  • Dancing skills
  • Creativity

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Musical Theatre who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Musical Theatre (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Musical Theatre at City University London

25% Teaching Professionals
25% Artistic, literary and media occupations
20% Administrative occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Musical Theatre, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance - BA (Hons) at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 83 out of 100 among 30 respondents.