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University degree

Musical Theatre

Dbs Music Holdings Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

Channel your love of musical theatre on a degree that sets you apart as an industry-ready performer. From day one, you’ll focus on rigorous physical training across acting, singing and dance to give your performances a professional polish that will help you stand out at audition.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts20%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts5%
192-207 pts10%
208-223 pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
another degree10%
a foundation year5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
97%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£18,500
3 years on
£23,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Secretarial and related occupations15%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations15%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Sales occupations10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation5%
Caring personal services5%
What students say National Student Survey
97%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching99%
Assessment & feedback98%
Academic support100%
Well organised100%
Learning resources79%
Student community91%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On t
Class of 2024 · Part-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the
Class of 2023 · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Dbs Music Holdings Limited's own site.
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