Musical Theatre (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma) — Full-time
Course outline
This course is perfect if you have a talent for acting, dance and singing and want to pursue this as a career. You’ll learn a mixture of dance styles, acting techniques, and a wide variety of music repertoire on a course designed to develop you as a well-rounded, triple theatre musical theatre performer.
You can expect experienced tutors to help you develop the necessary skills required to be successful as a musical theatre performer. You will study: ballet, tap and jazz dance, singing, acting, devising and character work, while working alongside other students to develop your skills and knowledge.
You will complete 90 credits in Year 1 and gain a standalone qualification. On successful completion of this, you will progress into Year 2 to gain the full Extended Diploma.
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Location:
111 Canal Street
Nottingham NG1 7HB |
Date:Start: Monday 1st September 2025 |
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Course code: C027781 / Q027784 |
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| Qualification | Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Musical Theatre |
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| Duration | 2 years |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English Language and Maths – both of these must be grades 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9–4 (A*–C). |
| Teaching & assessment | You will be assessed on practical tasks, projects and productions, supported by a record of written evidence. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with stage school, degree-level study, or a career in the performing arts industry. We offer foundation degrees in Acting and Dance, and a top-up degree in Performing Arts. |
| Additional information | Additional fees are to be paid at enrolment for trips and the performing arts passport. These can be discussed at interview. Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more! If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. |
