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CertHE Foundations of Musical Theatre
- Cert
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
Course summary
Introduction
Step into the spotlight with our Cert HE Foundations of Musical Theatre, a transformative course designed to kickstart your path to centre stage.
This course will refine your skills in singing, acting, and dancing, while providing invaluable industry insights. It serves as the perfect springboard for your artistic journey, whether you seek a focused period to perfect your artistry or aim to later pursue specialist / vocational training.
Key Features
Individual singing lessons and group classes in acting, dance (ballet, tap, and jazz), singing, voice and acting through song.
Regular performance workshops and auditions preparation training, including the opportunity to have mock auditions.
There will also be the chance to work with Music and Dance students during our CoLab festival.
After completing the course, many students successfully move on to undergraduate study including Arts Ed, ALRA, Bird, Italia Conti, PPA, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Urdang, and Trinity Laban.
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 Theatre
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Cert • 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:
- 501F
- Institution code:
- T75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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:
- 501F
- Institution code:
- T75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Each year we visit different cities all over the world to hold Open Days. These events are designed to welcome you to the Trinity Laban community, and include information and application guidance sessions, taster workshops, masterclasses and auditions.
Whether you would like to audition for one of our dance, music or musical theatre programmes, have already applied and would like to meet with our faculty, or would just like to learn more about life at Trinity Laban, we warmly welcome you to attend one of these events. https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/overseas-auditions/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Trinity Laban places greater emphasis on its own audition and tests than on formal qualifications. As a guide, please keep in mind that the course is aimed at students who are considering entry to undergraduate study at conservatoire or university; we offer places to candidates who demonstrate the potential to reach that level within the year.
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
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
Home fee students on funded courses are aligned with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.
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