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BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Top-Up)

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 1 year
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (awarded by NCG)

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More about the course

Put your career centre stage and advance your professional skills in acting, singing and dancing in this practical, industry-integrated Musical Theatre degree. You will become a member of 'The Company', our inter-dependent performance company, in which you will perform, as well as lead a non-acting role, offering you hands-on experience and insight into every area of theatre.

Build on your existing audition techniques and solo repertoire, learning from expert teachers to help you in your future career. Whether you wish to become a performer or a teacher, you will also build on your knowledge of the industry to develop your own area of study and practice while studying at the Performance Academy.

Entry requirements

Pass or higher in Level 5 Foundation Degree, Diploma in Higher Education or HND (related Music and/or Performance/Production Arts subjects).

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to attend an audition/interview at the University Centre (Details will follow through email from our Admissions Team).

If you are a current Newcastle College students and successfully meet the published Level 5 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English or the Level 2 equivalent (i.e.. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre, we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I learn?

Industry portfolio
Professional practice company
Research and dissemination
Musical theatre techniques

How is the course taught?

Industry observations
Performance workshops
Practical technique classes
Presentations
Lectures
Seminars
Independent study

How am I assessed?

Reports
Portfolios
Presentations
Solo and ensemble singing
Practical tasks
Dance routines
Acting scenes
Research projects

Course Extras

As a member of 'The Company', you will not only be a performer, but have an off-stage role too, to gain hands-on experience of what it takes to work in any field of musical theatre. You may lead rehearsals, coach and support skills development, work alongside technical support or contribute to the creativity of a production. You will also undertake a work placement to develop your skills.

Where can I progress?

On completion of this degree, you could choose to progress to a Masters or other postgraduate qualification such as a PGCE. Alternatively, you may also audition for roles in Musical Theatre productions as a singer, dancer or choreographer.

Course costs and information

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.

Tegan Walmsley

Level 6 BA (Hons) Dance

"I chose this degree because it offers a much wider variety of styles of dance, compared to other universities. I'd spoken to a few of my friends who have studied here and they said that as part of the course you do a lot of performances, workshops and work with industry, all things I was looking for!"

Andy Griffin

Associate Lecturer and Alumni | Music and Performing Arts

"My experience encompasses various areas of the music business, with a specialisation in artist management, live shows and touring, A&R development, as well as extensive experience collaborating with record labels and studios. I firmly believe in fostering a positive and motivating environment, employing strategies such as praise, inspiration, mentoring and motivation."