We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview (along with your portfolio/audition) and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 48 UCAS points or PPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma. Mature students who don’t meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.
Entry requirements
Why this course?
Comprehensive triple-threat education in an industry-accurate full production environment with close collaboration of peers in acting, make-up and hair, props, dance, technical theatre, stage management, music, photography and costume. You’ll experience intensive, performance-led training across singing, acting and dance with extensive stage opportunities, agent showcases and festival performances. You’ll develop strong technique, audition craft and professional resilience,supported by expert staff and industry links.
The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree at Northbrook College offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary education within the performing arts, allowing you to collaborate with peers from other creative disciplines. This approach reflects real-world industry practices and creates an environment that prepares you for a broad range of professional opportunities.
You will build a solid foundation in Musical Theatre, developing technical and creative skills while engaging in reflective practice. Key areas of focus include voice, dance, and acting techniques, with an emphasis on safe and effective practices. You will explore the cultural context of Musical Theatre and engage with industry-standard practices through live projects and collaborative performances.
The curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of theatre and the creative industries, emphasising the development of interdisciplinary skills crucial for success in the sector. Over the course of three years, you will hone your abilities in voice, dance, and acting, while fostering critical thinking, self-awareness, and creativity. The program ensures a balance between academic and practical learning, equipping you with the tools to thrive as a versatile, industry-ready performer who is aware of the ethics and issues that affect the industry e.g. racial justice, sustainability, impact on climate, social issues.
Advanced workshops and full-scale productions enable you to demonstrate technical versatility, artistic growth, and leadership. The course culminates in a large-scale musical production and an independent project showcasing entrepreneurial thinking and industry readiness. Throughout the year, you will strengthen the professional skills needed for a successful career in Musical Theatre. By graduation, you will possess the technical expertise, creative confidence, and professional awareness to thrive as a Musical Theatre practitioner, leading and collaborating within a dynamic industry.
Further information
This course is designed for ambitious, committed performers who are passionate about developing as true triple-threat artists. If you thrive on intensive training, love being on stage, and are driven to build a professional career in musical theatre, this course will challenge and inspire you. Whether your aspirations lie in the West End, touring productions, cruise entertainment, screen performance, or creating your own work, you will develop the skills, confidence, and professional resilience needed to succeed.
You are curious, collaborative, and ready to embrace new creative opportunities. Throughout the course, you will work alongside students from other creative disciplines, mirroring the collaborative nature of the performing arts industry. Through live projects, public performances, and opportunities to create and present work in professional and external venues, you will gain valuable real-world experience while building your portfolio and industry network.
Industry workshops, visiting practitioners, guest speakers, and networking events provide insight into contemporary practice and career pathways, helping you to develop both your artistry and employability. You will be encouraged to identify, create, and negotiate opportunities for enterprise and professional growth, supported by the University’s Creative Attributes Framework. This framework empowers you to articulate your unique creative identity, develop sustainable professional practices, and graduate as a confident, versatile, and industry-ready performer.
- Acting through song and text analysis
- Audition practice, industry etiquette and health
- Choreography, music theory and MD skills
- Jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary and commercial
- Vocal technique, repertoire and ensemble
Graduates progress to West End/touring, cruise entertainment, TV/film and education, or into creative roles such as choreographer, director, MD, session singer or educator.
Our teaching and assessment methods are designed to keep learning dynamic, engaging, and hands-on. You’ll experience a mix of:
- Practical and studio-based workshops to refine your skills
- Group discussions to exchange ideas and insights
- Critiques to help improve your work
- Lectures and seminars to explore concepts and techniques
- One-on-one tutorials for tailored feedback
- Group study and peer reviews to collaborate and learn from others
- Independent study to deepen your knowledge and creativity
- Collaborative group working, shows and productions
Assessment methods are tailored to each unit and may include:
- Completing project work
- Delivering presentations
- Keeping journals of your creative journey
- Developing a research proposal
- Writing assignments to showcase your understanding
Within this variety, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and demonstrate your skills in ways that suit your strengths!
- Tutorials
- Small group study
- Self-directed study
- Study trips
Assessment methods are tailored to each unit and may include:
- Presentations (of practical work)
- Journals
- Research proposals
- Sketchbooks / drawings
- Written assignments
With this variety, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and demonstrate your skills in ways that suit your strengths and challenge your creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Flexible Exit Awards
This programme is designed as a three-year course leading to the award of a BA (Hons) degree. It is delivered through a flexible 1+1+1 structure, with each year representing a distinct stage of learning and achievement. This approach allows students to progress through the programme in clearly defined phases while retaining the flexibility to exit at the end of any academic year if their circumstances change.
Students who complete the full programme will be awarded a BA (Hons). However, students who choose to leave the course before completion may be eligible for an interim award that formally recognises the credits they have successfully achieved.
Level 4 (Year 1) Students who successfully complete 120 credits at Level 4 and then leave the programme may be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE).
Level 5 (Year 2) Students who successfully complete 240 credits, and then leave the programme may be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE).
Level 6 (Year 3) Students who successfully complete 360 credits, will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons).
This flexible 1+1+1 model ensures that students who do not complete the full degree can still receive formal recognition for their achievements, while those who continue through all three years graduate with a BA (Hons) qualification.