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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Musical Theatre course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
104
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Attend an audition
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Musical Theatre or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | C |
| English Literature | A* |
| Psychology | A |
| Sociology | C |
| Graphics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W3MT
Here's what York St John University says about its Musical Theatre course.
Start your career in Musical Theatre: the art form where music, drama and dance become one.
On this course you will perform, and create, musical theatre; learning how to improve your skills within the three main areas of singing, acting and dancing. We will train you to be a creative professional, as you devise new work and collaborate with other skilled students from our music and theatre courses who share your passion for the stage.
This is a great time to get involved in musical theatre. This unique Musical Theatre course will allow you to explore acting, singing and music making, dance and choreography, and making new work that has aesthetic and social significance. We have decades of experience in delivering theatre and music courses and will support you to become a skilled and creative performer.
On our Musical Theatre course you will study modules dedicated to:
Acting and acting through song Company practice Dance technique and choreography Devising musical theatre Individual and group vocal technique Musical theatre academic writing Producing both repertoire musicals (book musicals) and showcase musicals We will teach you to think on your feet and solve problems, which are essential skills for creating performances. When you graduate you will have the confidence to audition for musical theatre roles and collaborate on musical theatre productions.
This course has a focus on practical performance, but you will also explore the theory of music, theatre and dance. Through group discussion you will reflect on performance practices in musical theatre, evaluating them and working to develop new, creative ways to devise performances. This will develop your critical thinking and communication abilities, preparing you for your career, and life beyond university.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Performance
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Musical theatre
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
Year 1: Acting Voice for Musical Theatre Cabaret Perspectives on Musical Theatre 1 Dance for Musical Theatre
Year 2:
Professional Production Scenes Through Songs Physical Theatre Perspectives on Musical Theatre 2 Making Musical Theatre Acting for the Screen: The Performer as Auteur Auto/biography and Peformance Children and Young People Physical Theatre Politics and Play Acting Vignettes
Year 3:
Company 1 Company 2 Repertoire 1 Repertoire 2 Dissertation
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
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Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University
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 York St John University 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
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
high
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
84%
high
Student voice
84%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Musical Theatre - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Musical Theatre - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.3k
First year after graduation
£20.8k
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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