BA Musical Theatre
About this course
BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre, a music degree centred on performance, choreography, and the creation of new theatrical works. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course spans three years of full-time study and combines practical stage work with academic theory. The first year establishes foundational training through compulsory modules including Voice for Musical Theatre, Sustainable Musical Theatre Practice, Musical Theatre Analysis and Research, Dance for Musical Theatre, Character Development, and Cabaret. In the second year, students build on these technical skills with compulsory modules such as Dance and Choreographic Practice, Making Musical Theatre, Professional Practice, Acting Through Song, and Professional Production, alongside optional modules like Acting for Screen and Performance in Community Context. The final year focuses on industry preparation and culminates in the Individual Research project, supported by compulsory modules including Musical Theatre Showcase, Company: Research, Company: Commission, and Repertoire.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language. Additional requirements: If your UCAS application is suitable, we will make you an offer for our Acting or Musical Theatre courses. Once you have your offer, you will have the chance to 'upgrade' from a conditional offer to an unconditional offer by submitting an audition. For Musical Theatre, your audition will be 1 song from a musical theatre production of your choice. The song should be 1-2 minutes long.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 11%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 58%
- East Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Voice for Musical Theatre
- Sustainable Musical Theatre Practice
- Musical Theatre Analysis and Research
- Dance for Musical Theatre
- Character Development
- Cabaret
- Dance and Choreographic Practice
- Making Musical Theatre
- Professional Practice
- Acting Through Song
- Professional Production
- Acting for Screen
- Performance in Community Context
- Musical Theatre Showcase
- Company: Research
- Company: Commission
- Repertoire
- Individual Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Musical Theatre at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £27,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Musical Theatre at York St John University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Musical Theatre at York St John University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Musical Theatre at York St John University?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Does BA Musical Theatre at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Musical Theatre at York St John University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.