Course Summary

Studying the BA (Hons) in Musical theatre will enable students to gain the following knowledge and understanding: 1. Critically discuss issues associated with personal and professional development and analyse current industry practices to apply requisite skills in the collation of self-marketing materials and the development of a professional profile 2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of complex and conflicting theories, forms, practises concepts and principles relevant to a specific subject area. 3. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of the principles of performance, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, some of which is, or is informed by, the most currently defined aspects of a discipline. 4. Engage creatively & critically with the creation and/or production of performance through a sensitive understanding of any necessary performance vocabularies, techniques, structures & working methods associated with musical theatre. 5. Utilise a wide breadth of understanding that enables them to devise and sustain arguments and solve problems using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of musical theatre practice. 6. Apply consistent developed methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend upon, and to initiate and carry out musical theatre performances to a professional level. 7. Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and texts, through the rehearsal process, and be able to refine them in the performance through the disciplines associated with musical theatre.

Course Details - Modules

Examples of current modules- Acting Methodologies Acting Through Song Musical Theatre: Context and Guidance Dance Techniques into Performance Ensemble and Solo Techniques The Epic and Heightened Form Dance Techniques, Performance and Choreography Developing Techniques in Ensemble and Solo Singing Devising Musical Theatre Musical Theatre: Theory and Context The Contemporary Musical The Historical Musical Audition Skills Developing Professional Practice Musical Theatre Showcase Performance Negotiated Research Project Presenting a Public Performance Rehearsing and Presenting a Public Performance

Course Details – Assessment Method

Students are assessed through a combination of practical work and written assessment

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: W411

Institution code: M10

Campus Name: City Campus Manchester

Campus code:

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

We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.

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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 : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
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Manchester
M11 2WH

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