Course contact details
Shockout Arts, Valo Building, Brian Statham Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PU
Email:admissions@weareshockout.com
Phone:0161 833 9937
University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
Musical Theatre
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Shockout Arts, Manchester
Course summary
In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.
Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree covers the core techniques of acting, voice and dance while supporting you in developing a wide range of knowledge in devising and developing a production, audition and casting techniques, preparing you to an advanced and professional level. You'll study and train in purpose-built, high-specification studios at Shockout's Manchester Studios.
Within an ever-changing industry, it's vital to ensure you're fully equipped for a long, diverse career. A strong, professional skill set covering singing, dancing and acting is essential for a musical theatre performer. Our ambition is to help you become not only a triple threat but also nurture your individual identity and ability to create and produce your own innovative work. We want to foster your skills in creative entrepreneurship.
Delivered by Shockout, our intensive 3-year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree supports you in acquiring, developing and refining the technical and artistic skills essential to becoming a professional musical theatre performer. Additionally, we'll help you gain a clear contextual understanding of the wider industry to support your progression into employment and ensure a sustainable career.
Throughout your training, you'll explore the core techniques of acting, voice and dance. Our qualified and specialist professional practitioners will also support you in developing a breadth of knowledge in devising and developing productions, musical theatre for stage and screen, and audition and casting techniques. Additionally, you'll have regular performance opportunities to help you build a diverse range of technical performance skills and prepare you for the industry.
If you're an aspiring performer, successfully completing our 3-year BA (Hons) provides an ideal springboard into a professional career in musical theatre and its associated pathways. If you wish to continue your education at the master's level, Shockout also has a fast-growing postgraduate provision to accommodate your needs.
Shockout's teaching staff are professional and world-renowned practitioners and choreographers. They are keen to make your time with them as stimulating and rewarding as possible and enjoy a well-deserved reputation for being approachable and interested in your progress. As teaching often takes place in small groups, you'll have access to individual support and guidance at every stage.
For full details about Shockout, their open days and accommodation, please visit http://www.weareshockout.com/.
In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.
Modules
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Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Greater Manchester’s website.
Assessment method
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Greater Manchester’s website.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Shockout Arts, Manchester
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- P420
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- Shockout Arts, Manchester
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Greater Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
- United Kingdom does not have vacancies
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- P420
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- Shockout Arts, Manchester
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 104
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Subjects that include experience of dance, drama or performing arts are preferred.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
If you don't have the above qualifications but possess equivalent qualifications or experience, we'll be happy to consider your application. In addition to attending an audition and interview, we may require you to provide a portfolio of work or complete another form of test so that we can assess your application. https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/course/TFS022-F-SOI-SX
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- You'll be required to attend an audition staged at Shockout.
- Health Checks
- You'll need to provide a satisfactory medical report signed by your GP to confirm you are fit and well to undertake full-time intensive and rigorous physical training.
- Interview
- You'll be required to attend an interview staged at Shockout.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
You’ll be required to pay a one-off enrichment fee. The enrichment fee is refundable if you do not gain the UCAS points required for entry to the course or a satisfactory medical report.
Successful applicants and students on the course will need to wear suitable dance attire (a list of items will be provided). You may well have many of these items, but for an estimate of the cost if you need to buy them new, please contact Admissions at Shockout.
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