Professional Dance and Musical Theatre

University of Greenwich
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MusicDance

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Get the dance, acting and musical theatre skills you’ll need for professional careers in the performing arts.

This degree in professional dance and musical theatre will help you realise your potential as a professional dancer and musical theatre artist. It is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Bird College in Sidcup, south-east London.

You will develop your practical skills in musical theatre, acting, singing, voice and a variety of dance styles. The academic side of the course will enable you to explore the theory behind performance in practice, encouraging the development of your personal vision and reflection as an artist. Depending on the modules you choose, you can specialise in musical theatre or dance.

In your final year, you will also have the chance to take part in performances to which we invite industry employers. Career options include musical theatre, cabaret and TV.

What you should know about this course

  • Develop high levels of performance skills by engaging with a range of dance disciplines, as well as the closely related genres of singing, musical theatre and acting

  • Set within the context of a demanding programme of academic study, which relates theory to practice

  • During the final year, students specialise in major performances both in Dance and Musical Theatre and engage in an independent project, which can combine practical and written work

  • This course is for anyone who has relevant experience and demonstrates the potential to be a successful professional dancer, and musical theatre artist

  • On successful completion of the programme students will have gained relevant dance, acting and musical theatre skills to embark on a professional career in the arts and related industries
  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3414 Dancers and choreographers
    3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Sidcup
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Music, Dance