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Course summary
Please note this qualification is delivered by our academic partner institution: Wilkes Academy. Applicants who live overseas and require a Student Visa will not be able to study at Wilkes Academy. The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree at Wilkes Academy is a distinctive course offering an established and respected degree alongside excellent vocational training This is a unique degree course that will prepare you to become a successful professional within the performing arts industry. This practically orientated course supports you to develop and enhance your skills across a range of disciplines within Musical Theatre [acting, singing, dance]. You wil also develop a critical understanding of the workings of the Creative Industries, providing you with the skills and knowledge for your future careers opportunities and choices. Wilkes Academy offers state of the art facilities for musical theatre study, it is located in Swindon with good transport links to London and the rest of the country.
Modules
Year 1compulsory modules: Performance Skills in Context Toolkit for Success 21st Century Performance Year 2 compulsory modules Personal Practice Traditional Performance Contemporary Performance Year 3 compulsory modules Professional Practice Creative Company Final Performance
Assessment method
A wide range of different assessment methods are used throughout the course. You will be given opportunities to try out ideas and approaches and gain feedback throughout formative assessment activities, and then a range of different summative "graded" assessments are included in each modules. These include: Creative outputs professionally presented in the format required by the brief, including performances both live and to camera, featuring full repertoire and showcase material, etc. A reflective journal, discussing your learning journey throughout the module and utilising appropriate reflective theory and frameworks. An essay, report, case study or project plan, written and illustrated to given guidelines and word counts. Self-assessment, peer review and studio critiques.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W316
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Wilkes Academy
- Campus code:
- 9
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wilkes Academy
Wilkes Academy Limited
Unit 1 Westmead Industrial Estate
Westmead Drive
Swindon
SN5 7YT