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Musical Theatre

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Theatre studies

**Prepare yourself to be a ‘triple threat’ musical theatre performer as you train in the disciplines of acting, singing and dancing while exploring the traditions and contemporary practices of musical theatre on stage and screen.**

Musical Theatre at UCW aims to develop versatile, imaginative and employable performers and will instil in you the skills needed to flourish both on and off the stage. You'll enhance your practical skills in acting, singing, movement and dance, and also gain an understanding of the theatre industry and how to market yourself and secure professional roles or succeed in related fields.

As well as developing your artistry and creativity, you'll gain an understanding of core musical theatre disciplines from a theoretical perspective by examining their key practitioners and pieces.

Taught at University Centre Weston (UCW).

Modules

During your first year you'll explore essential core skills through technical training in dance, movement, voice, singing, and acting, working as an individual and as a member of an ensemble. You'll also develop your academic writing skills in research, analysis, and critique. In year two, you'll build on what you've already learned and move into interpretation, analysis, and performance, as a soloist and within an ensemble. You'll collaborate with industry professionals and peers in a range of workshops and performance opportunities, developing the technical understanding you'll need to kick-start your career in the musical theatre industry. Year three focuses on performance. You'll hone your skills and knowledge, and enhance your employability as a successful performer. Collaboration with industry specialists, combined with strategically selected projects and public performances, encourages professional working relationships and the entrepreneurial capability vital for future employment.

Assessment methods

Assessment is via a combination of practical exams and coursework, with an assessment breakdown of 25% coursework and 75% practical exams. There are no written exams on this degree.

The Uni


Course locations:

Brighton Academy

University Centre Weston (UCW)

Department:

School of Music and Performing Arts

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What students say


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88%
Theatre studies

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Teaching and learning

93%
Staff make the subject interesting
91%
Staff are good at explaining things
92%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
92%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

74%
Library resources
80%
IT resources
83%
Course specific equipment and facilities
75%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

88%
UK students
12%
International students
14%
Male students
86%
Female students
98%
2:1 or above
6%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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After graduation


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Employed or in further education
55%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

39%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Other elementary services occupations
14%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

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