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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Musical Theatre course at University of Staffordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
96
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Staffordshire. These students are taking Musical Theatre or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Dance | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B |
| Physical Education | A |
| English Literature | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W316
Here's what University of Staffordshire says about its Musical Theatre course.
Please note this qualification is delivered by our academic partner institution: Wilkes Academy. Applicants who live overseas and require a Student Visa will not be able to study at Wilkes Academy.
The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree at Wilkes Academy is a distinctive course offering an established and respected degree alongside excellent vocational training This is a unique degree course that will prepare you to become a successful professional within the performing arts industry.
This practically orientated course supports you to develop and enhance your skills across a range of disciplines within Musical Theatre [acting, singing, dance]. You wil also develop a critical understanding of the workings of the Creative Industries, providing you with the skills and knowledge for your future careers opportunities and choices.
Wilkes Academy offers state of the art facilities for musical theatre study, it is located in Swindon with good transport links to London and the rest of the country.
Source: University of Staffordshire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Location
Wilkes Academy | Swindon
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Musical theatre
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £9,535 per year |
| International | £17,085 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1compulsory modules: Performance Skills in Context Toolkit for Success 21st Century Performance
Year 2 compulsory modules Personal Practice Traditional Performance Contemporary Performance
Year 3 compulsory modules Professional Practice Creative Company Final Performance
How you will be assessed
A wide range of different assessment methods are used throughout the course. You will be given opportunities to try out ideas and approaches and gain feedback throughout formative assessment activities, and then a range of different summative "graded" assessments are included in each modules. These include:
Creative outputs professionally presented in the format required by the brief, including performances both live and to camera, featuring full repertoire and showcase material, etc. A reflective journal, discussing your learning journey throughout the module and utilising appropriate reflective theory and frameworks. An essay, report, case study or project plan, written and illustrated to given guidelines and word counts. Self-assessment, peer review and studio critiques.
University of Staffordshire student reviews
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2nd year student
1 year ago
Good facilities.rnHave not used enough to comment.
2nd year student
1 year ago
LRV have raves and nights out, but I have not attended any. rnNot much to do in the general area.rn
2nd year student
1 year ago
Expensive shops and food
2nd year student
1 year ago
Support academically is little to none.rnWelfare support is poor
2nd year student
1 year ago
Science centre is good with great laboratories.rnCatalyst building looks new, but catering let's it down significantly.rnSome buildings have rooms with no windows or air conditioning, which is not a nice room to have lectures in.rnOverall, decent campusrn
2nd year student
1 year ago
I feel that I am not being taught the content efficiently.rnThe course feels incomplete and inconsistency with the teaching methods and that no effort it being made to support struggling students.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Staffordshire
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Staffordshire students who took the Musical Theatre course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
67%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
54%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
46%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
47%
low
Organisation and management
47%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
50%
low
How well organised is your course?
41%
low
Learning resources
89%
high
Learning resources
89%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
high
Student voice
89%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Staffordshire. These students are taking Musical Theatre or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Staffordshire graduates who took Musical Theatre - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
Say it fits with future plans
25%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Staffordshire graduates who took Musical Theatre - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£16.4k
First year after graduation
£19.3k
Third year after graduation
£19.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Musical Theatre.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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