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Level 4+

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Northbrook performing arts students in the Northbrook Musical Theatre doing a performance

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course code: W392
An exciting course combining strong technical training, creative opportunities and industry experience. The course programme involves the study and practice of both traditional and innovative areas of musical performance. It includes in-depth vocal training, a wide range of acting techniques and technical dance training in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, pas de deux and commercial.
Key features
  • Taught by a dynamic course team of performers, directors and choreographers
  • 11 rehearsal studios, five with sprung dance floors and mirrors
  • Professional-standard theatre with industry-level equipment, recently over-hauled with new lighting and sound systems and auditorium.
  • Collaboration with make-up, costume, dance, music, props and technical theatre students
  • Alumni have been working in West End and UK touring shows, TV and film, in creative roles and for many of the leading cruise ship entertainment companies
Alumni include Alfie Parker (Sisteract, Kinky Boots, School of Rock, Joseph) , Blake Patrick Anderson ( Starlight Express, Be more chill, Vampire Academy) , Shaq Taylor (Hamilton, Girl from the North Country, Les Miserable) , Helen Woolf (Wicked UK) Jess Niles (Six, I’m every woman) Jacob Fearey (Choreographer -We will rock you, Close up)

Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)

This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL is a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience.

Please note this course is undergoing revalidation

Every 5 years UAL and Chichester College Group reviews course content to ensure that our students are benefitting from a high-quality academic experience. During this process there may be some changes made to the course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on this page. The information on this page will be updated once the process has been completed. Please contact us if you have any questions about this or the course via enquiries-worthing@gbmc.ac.uk

FURTHER INFORMATION

Each application will be assessed individually, including a review of your grades, interview, portfolio/audition and any experience.
Typical entry requirements are below but offers may vary:
  • a relevant A-Level
  • or Level 3 Extended Diploma
In exceptional circumstances, if you do not meet our entry requirements, your application may still be considered if you demonstrate additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
  • related academic or work experience
  • the quality of the personal statement
Audition and interview
You will also be required to audition and interview for this course.
Please prepare two contrasting Musical Theatre songs which will be sung unaccompanied. You will also be required to participate in a dance class so please bring appropriate clothing to dance in.

BOOK AN OPEN DAY

If you want to find out more about what Northbrook College has to offer why not join us at our next open day.
Visit our one of our specialist campuses to see our industry-standard facilities and meet our expert tutors.

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