Musical Theatre, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

Train to be an accomplished Musical Theatre performer and stand out from the crowd by treading the boards at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.Dissect original productions like NHS The Musical, build links with local performers and get on stage with major events like the Plymouth Fringe and our very own May Festival. Learn through hands-on workshops and masterclasses with trained performers. Develop your singing and acting-through-song skills in our award-winning theatre, The House, used by international touring companies, and build your dance technique in our purpose-built, sprung-floor studios.No more waiting in the wings, create an extensive musical theatre portfolio, supported by our renowned academics who’ll get to know you personally. See the impact performance can have on changing perceptions and addressing pressing social issues.At Plymouth, your degree really is what you make it. From the second year, you can choose to add modules from any of the School of Society & Culture’s 17 disciplines. So you can learn first-hand how technology can transform musical theatre with a module in Music Technology. Or you could pen your own musical with modules in Creative Writing.

• Taught in collaboration with Theatre Royal Plymouth.

• Showcase. Major productions in each year and a final year showcase for industry.

• Facilities. Rehearse and train in world-class and fully accessible award-winning theatre and studio space. Access all areas of theatre with our dedicated Tech team.

• Placements. Access to our dedicated Placements Officer and Theatre Royal Plymouth's professionals, placements, internships and volunteering opportunities. 154 placements this year for directors, producers, practitioners and performers including with paid placements with Jermyn Street Theatre (West End), Kneehigh and at Theatre Royal Plymouth.

• Your degree will be taught by passionate people with experience from a wide range of academic and industry backgrounds who are driving real change in their fields.

Year 1 Introduction to the primary elements of musical theatre, with teaching in acting, dance and singing culminating in an end of year showcase performance. Year 2 Deepen your training in Musical Theatre – learn advanced acting or dance techniques and synthesize these in production. You also have the option to study acting for radio, for voice-over and computer games, or dramatic writing and audio recording. Optional placement year Gain valuable skills and experience by completing an optional placement year. Final year Curate your professional digital profile, meet and network with agents and casting directors and perform in your final end of year showcase.