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Performance in Musical Theatre

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Performance Preparation Academy (Guildford)

Course summary

This course is taught at the Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) in Guildford.

This programme will provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of performance from day one. You’ll learn by doing – training and developing your learning by working towards presentations, live performances, collaborative projects, devised work and fully rehearsed productions. Every experience is grounded in research and real industry insight; this will help you build a strong understanding of key concepts, techniques and performance skills that today’s employers are looking for.

As you progress, you’ll grow into a confident “thinking performer” – someone who not only performs with skill and passion, but who reflects critically on their creative process and professional development. Through industry workshops, portfolio development and guided reflection, you’ll build the tools, resilience and adaptability needed for a long and successful career.

De Montfort University has partnered with Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) who offer enviable industry links and will promote you into the world of a triple-threat performer. This will give you access to agents, casting directors and potential employers via your Showcase in London’s West End. You will have access to an outstanding team of successful industry mentors to help you develop your networking skills whilst in training.

This course is based at PPA in Guildford. Please contact us on 01483 459080 for further information. Alternatively, you can visit our website: https://ppacademy.co.uk/ba-hons-performance-in-musical-theatre/.

Modules

Level 4 – Singing in Musical Theatre / Dance in Musical Theatre / Acting and Voice / Critical Performer / Combined Skills
Level 5 - Singing in Musical Theatre / Dance in Musical Theatre / Acting and Voice / Professional Practice / Combined Skills
Level 6 – Public Performance 1 / Public Performance 2 / Professional Portfolio / Company Class

Assessment method

Practical, process and performance.

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:
W312
Institution code:
D26
Campus name:
Performance Preparation Academy (Guildford)
Campus Code:
P

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

International applicants

PPA are currently not able to take international students unless they have a UK passport

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

Additional entry requirements

Audition
You must book your own audition using the following link once you have made your application via UCAS - https://audition.ppacademy.co.uk/public/ Please note, the audition fee is £45. If you have already booked an audition, then you do not need to do this again.

English language requirements

All applicants are to be fluent in English speaking and writing

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure and will also be subject to a compounded annual inflationary increase. It is expected to be confirmed in early 2026 and may change in future years of study.

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