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University degree

Musical Theatre

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,790
Study
full-time
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About this course

BA Musical Theatre is a distinctive, conservatoire-level programme for talented students dedicated to developing their skills in acting, singing, dance and music. We’re looking for students who want to train with us and aspire towards a career in the competitive musical theatre industry.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts5%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts15%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
224-239 pts5%
240+ pts15%
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
other higher education10%
the IB5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
100%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£22,000
After 15 months
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled50%
Elementary occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Media ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Design occupationsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching91%
Assessment & feedback88%
Academic support82%
Well organised84%
Learning resources84%
Student community83%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city w
Class of 2022 · Full-time
★★★★
Solid, with caveats
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city with p
Class of 2024 · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's own site.
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