You will receive world-class triple-threat training in Dance, Singing and Acting.
Dance
Singing
Acting
Contextual Studies
Performance
In the final year, students will perform two professional level shows, as well as a filmed showcase. In preparation for this, first and second years will perform a series of projects for an audience of course leaders and students.
Professional Practice
| Module MT1 | Year 1 Performance |
| Credit value | 35 |
| Core components | Dance Project Acting Project Singing Project Song Sharing Musical Theatre Skills Consolidation Song Workshop |
| Module MT2 | Year 1 Dance |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Core components | Jazz Ballet Tap Global Dance Ballroom Pas de Deux Fitness Wellbeing |
| Module MT3 | Year 1 Acting |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Core components | Acting Speech and Voice Acting Movement |
| Module MT4 | Year 1 Singing |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Core components | Singing Technique Repertoire Ensemble |
| Module MT5 | Contextual Studies |
| Credit value | 5 |
| Core components | History of Musical Theatre Critical Reflection Professional Practice Portfolio |
| Module MT6 | Year 2 Performance |
| Credit value | 35 |
| Core components | Dance Project Acting Project Singing Project Performance/ Audition Class Musical Theatre Skills Consolidation Song Workshop CV and Photograph Workshops |
| Module MT7 | Year 2 Dance |
| Credit value | 35 |
| Core components | Jazz Ballet Tap Pas de Deux Global Dance |
| Module MT8 | Year 2 Acting |
| Credit value | 35 |
| Core components | Acting Speech and Voice Lift Off |
| Module MT9 | Year 2 Singing |
| Credit value | 35 |
| Core components | Singing Technique Repertoire Ensemble |
| Module MT10 | Year 2 Contextual Studies |
| Credit value | 5 |
| Core components | Current Musical Theatre Creative Practice Wellbeing Critical Reflection Professional Practice Portfolio |
Professional Performance
Showcase the skills you have developed over your first and second year in two professional staged musicals before a paying audience. These shows take place in ArtsEd’s professionally staffed theatre (Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Theatre) with full sets, costumes, lighting, sound and musical accompaniment. You will work alongside professional directors, choreographers, designers and musicians from the industry, as well as stage managers and wardrobe staff.
You will then perform again in a Graduation Showcase. This is a filmed showcase, performed in the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Theatre. The showreels are then shared with agents, casting directors, and other industry practitioners.
| Module MT11 | Year 3 Performance |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Core components | Two Public Productions Showcase (Filmed) Critical Reflection |
| Module MT12 | Year 3 Skills |
| Credit value | 15 |
| Core components | Dance Singing Acting |
| Module MT13 | Year 3 Professional Employment Skills |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Core components | Auditions and Audition Class Careers Workshop Professional Practice Portfolio |
Course Structure and Delivery
Each year is taught in three terms:
Teaching
You will be taught through a combination of workshops, technique classes, rehearsals, lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Most sessions will take place in groups of 16 students. Singing & repertoire and other tutorials are offered on a one-to-one basis.
Independent Learning
When not attending timetabled classes you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study:
Overall Workload
Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent study and performance/assessments. The following outlines a recommended time allocation for each year:
| Teaching, learning and assessment | Independent learning | |
| Year 1 | 1,002 hrs | 598 hrs |
| Year 2 | 1,000 hrs | 450 hrs |
| Year 3 | 770 hrs | 280 hrs |
Academic Support
Staff will provide academic support in the following areas:
Our Disability Officer is also available to help students with learning difficulties, organisation skills and mental health. Additionally, students may contact our Health & Wellbeing Officer, and Equality, Inclusivity & Diversity Officer when required.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by a highly professional teaching team with industry experience. You can learn more about them on our staff profiles.
You will have opportunities to test your understanding informally before you complete the formal assessments/performances that count towards your final mark.
Assessment
Year 1
Year 2
Projects in Year 2 are assessed
Year 3
Professional Employment Skills are marked pass/fail. You must pass all three components. To pass Year 3 and qualify for the award of BA (Hons) Musical Theatre, a student must have acquired 120 credits and passed each module.
Written assignments are assessed as pass/fail – you are required to pass them but no marks are awarded and the written work carries no weighting in your final degree mark.
The minimum pass mark for each component or module of the course is 40%.
In order to qualify for the award of BA (Hons) Musical Theatre, you must pass all modules and achieve 425 credits overall. The overall aggregate degree marks for the Honours degree will be calculated as follows:
The class of the award of an Honours degree shall normally be:
| BA (Hons) Acting | Minimum Overall Aggregate Mark |
| Class I | 70% |
| Class II upper division | 60% |
| Class II lower division | 50% |
| Class III | 40% |
An award of Ordinary Degree is not available for this programme.
Feedback
You will receive regular feedback on all classes and projects, either verbally or in writing. Feedback is intended to help your development, and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor. After assessed projects and final performances we aim to provide written feedback within 20 working days.
