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Musical Theatre and Dance (1-Year)
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Performers College Essex
Course summary
The Cert HE in Musical Theatre and Dance is an intensive one-year course designed to equip you for entry into professional level undergraduate vocational training in Musical Theatre, Dance, or related fields. Delivered at Performers College Essex, the course offers high-contact, practice-led training that mirrors the rhythm and demands of the professional world at a foundation level.
With a minimum of 25 contact hours per week, you will train intensively within a small cohort, working closely with expert practitioners to refine your technical foundation, broaden your performance vocabulary, and start shaping your professional identity. The course follows a clear progression across two semesters embedding key techniques in the core subject areas of singing, acting and dance. In addition, you will explore best audition practices, develop research skills, and understand sustainable healthy practices, with the course culminating in a fully staged showcase production. This carefully designed pathway allows you to gain the fundamental skills and resilience needed to navigate the next steps of vocational training in the field.
The course is enriched by industry mentors, artists, and tutors who bring current insights from across the creative industries—ensuring you are audition-ready and fully prepared to embark on the next stage of your training, while graduating with a Level 4 qualification.
Successful completion of the CertHE Musical Theatre and Dance course does not permit entry onto the second year our undergraduate courses.
Modules
Students will study the following modules:
Level 4:
- Dance Practice: Technique and Training
- Acting and Singing for Musical Theatre
- Developing Sustainable Performance Practice
- Musical Theatre - Research and Analysis
- Industry Skills and Audition Technique
- Rehearsal and Performance Project
Assessment method
Please refer to the website for more information.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Performers College Essex
Study options
- CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 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:
- W501
- Institution code:
- B39
- Campus name:
- Performers College Essex
- Campus Code:
- P
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
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How to apply
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:
- W501
- Institution code:
- B39
- Campus name:
- Performers College Essex
- Campus Code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Applicants that require a Student Visa to study can be accepted at the following location: Performers College Essex.
BIMM University welcomes applicants from International countries that will require a student visa to study in the UK. Applicants must meet requirements set by UKVI. Upon acceptance of an offer you may be required to attend a consultation with a member of the International Admissions team.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade C or above (64 UCAS points) or BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language.
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Candidates will be required to attend an in person audition and demonstrate, ability in dance, singing and acting.
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each band (Reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | A minimum score of 59 overall. At least 59 must be achieved in all four skills |
We also accept the following qualifications:
- ESOL Skills for Life Level B2 (Higher B2 on CEFR Scale)
- IGCSE English Language (First Language) at C/4 or above
- IGCSE English Language (Second Language) at B/3 or above
- International Baccalaureate Standard English A at grade 4, OR Higher Level English B at grade 4.
If you have studied a different English Language qualification, please send details to the admissions team and we will confirm if it can be accepted.
Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website.
Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our decision-making process assesses the entire application. We are looking for talent and technical skill alongside academic achievement. Applicants are invited to either audition, interview, or submit supporting portfolio evidence. Your offer will be based on a combination of your academic profile, strength of application, and the successful outcome of the audition, interview, or portfolio review. Where appropriate, we also review personal circumstances when making contextual offers.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15950* | Year 1 |
| International | £15950* | Year 1 |
* 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
The tuition fee shown is for year 1 of study only.
Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as:
Visa application costs
Living costs (rent/bills/travel)
Equipment required for your course
(computer and software/instrument/books)
Sponsorship information
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