Course Summary

**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.

Course Details - Modules

Level 4: Toolkit for Success Dance Styles & Technique Acting for Musical Theatre Vocal Studies Performance Studies Theatre Performance Level 5: Understanding the Performing Arts Industry Advanced Practical Skills for Musical Theatre Traditional Musical Theatre Production Advanced Performance Studies Contemporary Musical Theatre Production Level 6: Industry Investigation Performance Showcase Innovative Performance Your Promotional Portfolio Major Performance

Course Details – Assessment Method

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.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W316

Institution code: S72

Campus Name: Wilkes Academy

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

College Road
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Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE

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