Musical Theatre Level 3

Musical Theatre Level 3 | UAL Diploma / Extended Diploma In Performing and Production Arts

The Musical Theatre Level 3 Extended Diploma programme allows you to develop your singing, acting and dance techniques and the effective integration of these skills in performance, through a range of different styles and methods.

You will participate in a variety of units ranging from dance, acting and singing through to business. The skills developed in these units are then applied to live musical theatre performances and showcases throughout the two years. The performing projects are designed to be a realistic experience of the musical theatre profession and will prepare you for study at higher education level or a range of work opportunities in the industry.

It is suited to learners who are committed to going into the performing arts and who appreciate the need for both the practical and academic skills to survive the rigours of the performing arts industry.

Extensive practical work is undertaken and is combined with relevant theory and academic inquiry. You will need to analyse practical work in written evaluations and to write essays on texts and practitioners relating to historical and contemporary dance works as required. There are a variety of modes of delivery including workshops, lectures, performances, tutorials, seminars and traditional classroom activities.

In addition to your main programme, You will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

You will complete the Diploma in your first year and continue to the Extended Diploma in your second year.

 

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Musical Theatre Level 3
Qualification: UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma In Performing and Production Arts
LevelLevel 3
LocationColchester
DurationTwo years | Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2025
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
Course Content

Musical Theatre Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma units include:

Unit 1 Principles of performance

Unit 2 Engaging with an audience

Unit 3 Introduction to professional practice

Unit 4 Critical and contextual awareness

Unit 5 Production skills and context

Unit 6 Performance skills and context

Unit 7 Preparation for specialist study

Unit 8 Collaborative performance project

Unit 9 Developing performance and production skills

Unit 10 Preparing for progression

Unit 11 Exploration of specialist study and context

Unit 12 Extended project

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 2 qualification (Merit/Distinction), and an interview/audition.

What Can I Do Next?

The course prepares you for work in the performing arts industry. It might lead to work as a performer as well as jobs related to performance such as arts administration, teaching, choreography or stage management. The course prepares you for entrance to higher education courses such as honours programmes in musical theatre.

Learners have gone on to study at Arts Ed, East 15, Guildhall, University of Chichester, Performers and LSMT. 

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