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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Musical Theatre course at University of West London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
You may also need to
Attend an audition
Attend an interview
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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £16,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WW45
Here's what University of West London says about its Musical Theatre course.
Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree will equip you with the skills and experiences required to build a career in the musical theatre industry. In addition to receiving comprehensive training in acting, singing and dance, we will help you discover and develop your unique artistic voice empowering you to create your own performance work. Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by working industry professionals who have first-hand industry knowledge and insight into what it takes to be successful. You will also collaborate with and learn from: • leading musical theatre directors • writers • musical directors • agents • casting directors. Our aim is for you to graduate with the skills and confidence to enter the industry as a well-rounded and versatile performer with the experience and confidence to create your own career opportunities.
What you'll study This musical theatre course will give you the skills and experiences needed to succeed in today's musical theatre industry. You will work at the cutting edge of industry practice, collaborating with highly experienced industry professionals while passionate tutors will guide you through your creative journey as you hone your skills and create new and exciting work. Additionally, you will showcase your talents in events including: • full-scale musicals • fringe theatre • tours of schools • concerts • cabarets.? You will be prepared for life as a working performer with insights on auditions, self-management, representation and business skills, as well as receiving guidance on essential promotional materials such as headshots, CVs, and showreels. Equity and Spotlight recognise the course. • At Level 4, you’ll focus on the core skills of singing, acting and dance before integrating them into performance. • At Level 5, in addition to developing core skills, you’ll explore further performance techniques such as acting for screen, puppetry, voiceover and more. You’ll learn how to create your own works and perform them in the LCM Cabaret Festival and a School tour. • At Level 6, you will perform in full-scale musicals to agents and casting directors in our own on-campus theatre. You will film a professional Showreel in addition to a Showcase opening the door to screen work. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain the Licentiate of the London College of Music?(LCME), earning two qualifications through this course and opening employment opportunities in education.?? As a versatile musical theatre artist, you will be able to carve your own path in this exciting industry and take control of your career.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
London College of Music
Location
Main site - West London | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Musical theatre
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of West London reviews
Showing 77 reviews
1st year student
The student union do quite a lot and the university is very supportive of them, giving them their own restaurant and coffee shop in the uni.
1 year ago
1st year student
Two stars: Could be better
1 year ago
1st year student
It's cheap, nothing else to it
1 year ago
1st year student
My personal tutor is very good and always suggests things to help me in my studies
1 year ago
1st year student
Library and the computer labs are really really nice. Toilets are absolutely terrible and the lifts seem to be always broken
1 year ago
1st year student
Some lecturers are good, there are a few gems and some of the staff are very knowledgeable and actually have a passion for their subject!
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 West London 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
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
55%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
56%
low
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
53%
low
How well organised is your course?
47%
low
Learning resources
73%
low
Learning resources
73%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
68%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
70%
low
Student voice
67%
med
Student voice
67%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of West London. These students are taking Musical Theatre or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B | |||||
| English Literature | D | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Music | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of West London graduates who took Musical Theatre - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
89%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of West London graduates who took Musical Theatre - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£16.5k
First year after graduation
£21.5k
Third year after graduation
£23.7k
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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