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MA Musical Theatre (Taught)

  • MA (PG)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 07/09/2026
  • Postgraduate
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
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Course summary

Course information
Important Application Information
Whilst UCAS Conservatoires indicates that the deadline is 31st January, please note we are able to accept applications after this date. Please submit via UCAS Conservatoires in the usual way.

The MA Musical Theatre (Musical Direction/Performance/Community Practice – pathway open from Sept 2025) is a distinct programme offering bespoke specialist training at level 7. The programme is designed to extend and interrogate creative thought and theatrical boundaries, encouraging inter-disciplinary approach, imaginative application and the development of creative confidence and professional identity. The programme offers the opportunity to redefine musical theatre as a genre, moving beyond existing boundaries, through conceptual development, experimentation, innovation, and reinvention. Students will follow one of the three available pathways in Musical Direction, Performance or Community Practice – pathway open from Sept 2025.

Key Features
Develop industry relevant skills and techniques through the creation of co-authored and co-produced group and ensemble work within inclusive collaborative settings

Creative thought will be extended and interrogated, looking at theatre creation through a world lens

Discover how arts-based practice can instigate positive social change within communities and through the development of new audiences

Students will be immersed in Trinity Laban’s vibrant creative community, with the programme designed to ensure engagement and exposure to a range of interdisciplinary practice that will enhance theoretical and practical understanding and develop vital artistic connections

Learn from an experienced team of practitioners, artists and industry leaders

Course details

Principal study options

During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:

Main specialism

Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.

Instrument/specialisms

For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.

Primary instrument/specialism
  • Musical Direction and Coaching
  • Musical Theatre Devising and Performance
  • Performance

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • MA (PG) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 07/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
231F
Institution code:
T75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Trinity Laban has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.

Apply by
14 January

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:
231F
Institution code:
T75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

English language requirements

Everything you need to know about English Language requirements at Trinity Laban https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/english-language-requirements/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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.

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