BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Professional Performance) (Associated Studios) Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Professional Performance) (Associated Studios) at University of Chichester. The University of Chichester, established in 1839, is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, meaning your qualification carries national standing.
About this course
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Professional Performance) (Associated Studios) is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Chichester, based in Associated Studios. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Music graduates from this provider, 93% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £22,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Music & Performing Arts, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 93% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 88% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 15 modules
- ActingCore
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Classes in improvisation, text class including classical and contemporary playwrights (Shakespeare, Chekov, Ibsen, Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, Pinter and David Hare), acting technique from practitioners such as Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Stanford Meisner and Mike Alfreds, monologues, voice classes covering resonance, articulation, forward placement, breath control, RP and General American accents, and scene study from set plays
- Screen ActingCore
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A straight play with public performance in a London theatre
- Vocal TechniqueCore
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Build vocal, physical and mental strength, flexibility and stamina required to perform professionally in an 8-show week through establishing a rigorous practice regime
- 1-to-1 Singing TechniqueCore
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Work individually with a singing teacher on a regular basis throughout your training
- RepertoireCore
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Learn how to find appropriate songs from across the breadth of the Musical Theatre genre, understand how to cut and present sheet music required for professional auditions
- Vocal PerformanceCore
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Work with Musical, Movement and Acting Directors to develop your individual performance by acting through song
- Audition TechniqueCore
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Working in masterclasses with Musical Directors, Agents and Casting Directors to gain greater understanding of techniques behind successful singing auditions, including how to cut songs for 32-bar auditions, and audition etiquette
- Performance ConfidenceCore
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Work through the common problems of anxiety and lack of confidence in a safe, nurturing environment
- Dance TechniqueCore
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Work on a range of dance techniques from Ballet to Jazz, Tap and Contemporary Dance
- Musical Theatre RoutineCore
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Working with choreographers and current West-End performers, explore the different styles and genres of dance and movement within Musical Theatre, including audition dance masterclasses
- Movement Practice/Body ConditioningCore
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Build strength, flexibility and stamina using body conditioning practices including cardio, Pilates, Yoga and Alexander Technique
- Musical Theatre HistoryCore
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Explore the history of musical theatre and research pivotal moments which changed our styles, approaches to performance and culture, celebrating the work of writers, composers, directors, choreographers and performers
- Study SkillsCore
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Taught how to construct arguments using appropriate academic rigour required of a degree level student, with extra help and time given to those students who might feel challenged
- Music TheoryCore
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Introduction to the language of music and musical grammar, including rhythm, time signatures, harmony, phrasing, style, dynamics, cutting songs, presenting sheet music professionally, communicating with a musical director and deconstructing a song
- Swing ProjectCore
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All students are cast as leads and ensemble in a large excerpt from a show, led by a Musical Director and a Director/Choreographer
Level 5 5 modules
- Acting Technique and IntegrationCore
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Develop understanding of human behaviour and how to utilise observations to create bold and assertive acting choices, looking at techniques and approaches from eminent practitioners
- ImprovisationCore
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Using improvisation as a framework develop your actors instincts, learning to develop ability to work individually and collaboratively in creative and interesting ways
- Spoken VoiceCore
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Work on understanding vocal function for spoken voice actors, and learn how to utilise it effectively throughout all acting projects, including support, articulation, resonance, release and accents
- Sight-ReadingCore
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Practise the art of sight reading for actors using a variety of texts to quickly gather important information to deliver text clearly, accurately and effectively
- Vocal Performance and Acting Through SongCore
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Work with Musical, Movement and Acting Directors to develop individual performance in acting through song, with a focus on professional audition technique for modern musical theatre shows
Level 6 1 modules
- SingingCore
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Focus moves firmly into consistency within the application of technique, exploring the various styles within Musical Theatre, Pop/Rock and other CCM genres
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course places professional performance at its centre, combining practical musical theatre training with supporting musicianship and creative studies. You'll usually begin with principal-study lessons, ensemble work and performance classes alongside foundational theory and aural skills. In Year 2, you'll develop performance technique through recitals and larger projects, whilst exploring composition, music technology and pedagogical practice. By Year 3, a course like this normally moves toward specialist pathways, such as performance, composition, music production or musicology, alongside professional development covering the business of music, funding and portfolio careers. You'll typically conclude with a final public recital, portfolio or major project, bringing together what you've learned.
Who it's for
This course suits students with a strong interest in musical theatre performance and the practical skills it demands. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; recent entrants typically had UCAS tariffs between 160 and 175 points. You'll study full-time in English. Across Music and Performing Arts courses nationally, 85% of students continue past their first year, and 90% are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating.
Careers & job market
Graduate earnings in Music and Performing Arts vary by career path. Nationally, starting salaries (15 months after graduation) range from £20,000 to £28,000; after five years, they typically fall between £19,975 and £28,200. Of working graduates in the field, 55% are in highly skilled work or further study. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
This is a 3-year, full-time Bachelor's degree (BA Hons) in Musical Theatre (Professional Performance) offered by the University of Chichester at Associated Studios. Teaching is conducted in English. The University of Chichester is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised. The course has been awarded Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 93% |
| another higher-education qualification | 6% |
| a previous degree | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Chichester →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Music & Performing Arts graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £22,000 | £18,000 – £25,000 | 35 |
| 3 years after | £18,500 | £13,500 – £23,000 | 210 |
| 5 years after | £23,500 | £18,500 – £29,500 | 220 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in music & performing arts · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Music & Performing Arts nationally
National figures for Music & Performing Arts graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Music & Performing Arts courses at the same study level.
Compared with 527 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Artistic, literary and media occupationsSOC 2020 341 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £33,824
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 16% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 215; response rate: 51%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Music & Performing Arts graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Music & Performing Arts graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Orchestras & ensembles
- Schools & conservatoires
- Studios & venues
- Media & freelance
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Music & Performing Arts graduates.
Music Tech Beta Liaison & Support SpecialistinMusic Brands, Inc.Music QTSColmore Education Recruitment LtdMusic Teachers in HuddersfieldAcademicsMusic Rights Operations & Data Services LeadPPLMusic Engagement Officer - Alternative Provision · Coventry MusicMusiceducationukMusic Audio & Tech Support Desk SpecialistMandarin RecruitmentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
93% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £22,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 79.4% · in work or study 93% · continued 88%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Chichester
Design, and creative and performing arts across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Associated Studios - London
4,297 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Music & Performing Arts right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Chichester from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Chichester; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Chichester’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Chichester and gov.uk before you apply.
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