Prepare yourself to be a ‘triple threat’ musical theatre performer as you train in the disciplines of acting, singing and dancing while exploring the traditions and contemporary practices of musical theatre on stage and screen.
This course aims to develop versatile, imaginative and employable performers and will instil in you the skills needed to flourish both on and off the stage. You will enhance your practical skills in acting, singing, movement and dance, and also gain an understanding of the theatre industry and how to market yourself and secure professional roles or succeed in related fields.
As well as developing your artistry and creativity, you will gain an understanding of core musical theatre disciplines from a theoretical perspective by examining their key practitioners and pieces.
A host of industry experts contribute to this course alongside our experienced lecturers with specialist workshops and guest lectures. These have included working with some of the most exciting writers, directors, agents, actors and dancers from both the UK and abroad.
On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.
Although this is a Bath Spa University programme it is delivered here at UCW, if you would like to find out more about this programme or apply to it, please click here.
Duration:
Full-time: 3 years (5 days a week)
Fees:
Full-time: £9,250 per year
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Start Date:
September 2025
Location:
UCW Academy of Performing Arts at Knightstone Campus
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About this course
Prepare yourself to be a ‘triple threat’ musical theatre performer as you train in the disciplines of acting, singing and dancing while exploring the traditions and contemporary practices of musical theatre on stage and screen.
This course aims to develop versatile, imaginative and employable performers and will instil in you the skills needed to flourish both on and off the stage. You will enhance your practical skills in acting, singing, movement and dance, and also gain an understanding of the theatre industry and how to market yourself and secure professional roles or succeed in related fields.
As well as developing your artistry and creativity, you will gain an understanding of core musical theatre disciplines from a theoretical perspective by examining their key practitioners and pieces.
A host of industry experts contribute to this course alongside our experienced lecturers with specialist workshops and guest lectures. These have included working with some of the most exciting writers, directors, agents, actors and dancers from both the UK and abroad.
On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.
Although this is a Bath Spa University programme it is delivered here at UCW, if you would like to find out more about this programme or apply to it, please click here.
Meet our Team
Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
Rachel Hickie
Programme Coordinator - Dance for Commercial Performance
Joe Kennedy
Head of Dance
Joe Miller
Lecturer in Pas de Deux
Abigail Green
Head of Voice and Singing
Eloise Hodder
Programme Coordinator - Acting and Performance Making
Adrian Harris
Lecturer in Acting and Performance Making
Kyle Davies
HE Section Leader – Performance and Production
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UCW gave me the knowledge and the confidence to get out there and create opportunities for myself. The lecturers were so experienced and without their input I don’t think I would be where I am today.
Mia, Musical Theatre, BA (Hons)
The support and guidance from my lectures has been invaluable. All of my lecturers have been, or still are, practised in the professional industry, meaning that it’s not just the content of the course that we are learning. Our lecturers often share anecdotes about their experiences in the industry.
Poppy, Musical Theatre, BA (Hons)
My lecturers have really pushed me in order to become a better performer, while they have helped me in seeing my own strengths. Though we of course are here to improve and get better it is important to highlight strengths and improvements in order to feel encouraged to continue. I feel like my lecturers have really found that balance, which I really appreciate.
Jenny Apstrom, Musical Theatre, BA (Hons)
"Make The Most Out Of The Facilities As I Would Love To Still Be Able To Rehearse In A Space Like That Every Day."
Lukin studied Musical Theatre at UCW and has appeared in shows including Book of Mormon in the West End and Bristol Hippodrome and on international tours of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Lukin studied Musical Theatre at UCW and has appeared in shows including Book of Mormon in the West End and Bristol Hippodrome and on international tours of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Lukin, Musical Theatre BA (Hons)
