BA (Hons)
Musical Theatre.

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Course overview

Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme provides professionally focused, conservatoire-style training designed to meet industry demand for versatile, highly skilled performers and reflective, resilient creative practitioners. Graduates are prepared to build and sustain careers in musical theatre and the wider performance industries.

The curriculum integrates acting, singing, and dance through a structured progression of technical development, contextual study, and regular public performance opportunities.

Distinctively, the programme incorporates performance analytics to enhance reflective practice and support the development of sustainable, professional performance behaviours.

LOCATION:

Dance City, Newcastle

START DATE:

September 2027*
*Subject to validation

DURATION:

3-years

AGE:

For 18+ year olds.

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS:

360 credit points

REGISTER INTEREST
YOUR PROGRAMME
UNITS STUDIED
TEACHING & ASSESSMENT
PROGRESSION

Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme is delivered over three years and is designed to:

  • Develop professional-level skills in acting, singing, and dance
  • Support the effective integration of performance disciplines within musical theatre contexts
  • Encourage safe, sustainable, and reflective performance practice
  • Build an understanding of musical theatre within its historical, cultural, and professional contexts
  • Prepare graduates for employment, further training, or postgraduate study

The programme is delivered in a focused, supportive learning environment with smaller cohort sizes, intensive professional-level training and a specialist faculty with extensive industry experience, offering a distinctive and complementary approach within the wider training landscape.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the practical, technical and creative elements of musical theatre. Over the duration of your training, you will study a variety of modules designed to strengthen your performance skills, develop your artistic identity and encourage creative growth.

Below is an outline of the areas you will explore throughout the course:

Year 1 (Level 4):

  • Acting and Voice Techniques
  • Singing Techniques (including individual tuition)
  • Dance Techniques 1
  • Musical Theatre Workshop Performance Project 

Year 2 (Level 5):

  • Acting Through Song
  • Dance Techniques 2
  • Vocal Repertoire
  • Professional Studies and Industry Practice
  • Musical Theatre Performance Project

Year 3 (Level 6):

  • Advances Musical Theatre Performance
  • Screen and Recorded Performance
  • Professional Practice & Portfolio
  • Industry Performance Showcase

Learning and Teaching Methods

Our approach to teaching and assessment is practical, varied, and industry-focused, ensuring every student remains actively involved in their learning. Throughout the course, you’ll take part in a combination of:

  • Studio based practical classes
  • One-to-one singing tuition
  • Rehearsal and production processes
  • Workshops with visiting professionals
  • Seminars
  • Online guided learning
  • Visiting professional addresses
  • Independent practice and reflective learning

Assessment Methods

Assessment is adapted to suit the requirements of each unit and takes place throughout the course. Methods may include:

  • Practical performance assessments
  • Rehearsal and process evaluation
  • Professional practice, reflective portfolios and journals
  • Written contextual assignments
  • Public performance and showcase assessment

Upon successful completion of the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree programme, graduates can progress directly to further training or employment in the performing arts industry.

In addition to exceptional training, every student receives individual support designed to help shape their future career path. Whether their ambitions lie in theatre, commercial dance, television, or continuing into higher education, our experienced mentors offer bespoke guidance that reflects each student’s talents, goals, and aspirations.

Students are also immersed in a variety of professional-style performance experiences throughout their training. From large-scale productions and live showcases to rehearsal projects that replicate industry expectations, these opportunities build confidence, discipline, and the practical skills needed to succeed in the performing arts industry.

YOUR PROGRAMME

Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme is delivered over three years and is designed to:

  • Develop professional-level skills in acting, singing, and dance
  • Support the effective integration of performance disciplines within musical theatre contexts
  • Encourage safe, sustainable, and reflective performance practice
  • Build an understanding of musical theatre within its historical, cultural, and professional contexts
  • Prepare graduates for employment, further training, or postgraduate study

The programme is delivered in a focused, supportive learning environment with smaller cohort sizes, intensive professional-level training and a specialist faculty with extensive industry experience, offering a distinctive and complementary approach within the wider training landscape.

UNITS STUDIED

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the practical, technical and creative elements of musical theatre. Over the duration of your training, you will study a variety of modules designed to strengthen your performance skills, develop your artistic identity and encourage creative growth.

Below is an outline of the areas you will explore throughout the course:

Year 1 (Level 4):

  • Acting and Voice Techniques
  • Singing Techniques (including individual tuition)
  • Dance Techniques 1
  • Musical Theatre Workshop Performance Project 

Year 2 (Level 5):

  • Acting Through Song
  • Dance Techniques 2
  • Vocal Repertoire
  • Professional Studies and Industry Practice
  • Musical Theatre Performance Project

Year 3 (Level 6):

  • Advances Musical Theatre Performance
  • Screen and Recorded Performance
  • Professional Practice & Portfolio
  • Industry Performance Showcase

TEACHING & ASSESSMENT

Learning and Teaching Methods

Our approach to teaching and assessment is practical, varied, and industry-focused, ensuring every student remains actively involved in their learning. Throughout the course, you’ll take part in a combination of:

  • Studio based practical classes
  • One-to-one singing tuition
  • Rehearsal and production processes
  • Workshops with visiting professionals
  • Seminars
  • Online guided learning
  • Visiting professional addresses
  • Independent practice and reflective learning

Assessment Methods

Assessment is adapted to suit the requirements of each unit and takes place throughout the course. Methods may include:

  • Practical performance assessments
  • Rehearsal and process evaluation
  • Professional practice, reflective portfolios and journals
  • Written contextual assignments
  • Public performance and showcase assessment

PROGRESSION

Upon successful completion of the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree programme, graduates can progress directly to further training or employment in the performing arts industry.

In addition to exceptional training, every student receives individual support designed to help shape their future career path. Whether their ambitions lie in theatre, commercial dance, television, or continuing into higher education, our experienced mentors offer bespoke guidance that reflects each student’s talents, goals, and aspirations.

Students are also immersed in a variety of professional-style performance experiences throughout their training. From large-scale productions and live showcases to rehearsal projects that replicate industry expectations, these opportunities build confidence, discipline, and the practical skills needed to succeed in the performing arts industry.

DEDICATED SUPPORT

Your dedicated faculty and support teams are committed to your development at SCL, providing guidance, encouragement and tailored support throughout your studies.

FOCUSSED ON YOUR FUTURE

Upon successful completion of the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree programme, graduates can progress directly to further training or employment in the performing arts industry.

PURPOSE-BUILT STUDIOS

Train in a professional performing arts environment at Dance City, where you can experience the energy, creativity and industry-standard atmosphere that brings this programme to life.

“SCL College is helping to support the next steps in my career with the team of intensive teachers and industry pros that come and have workshops with us. This helps me to make connections and see what the current industry is like with their experience in stage performance.”