Course contact details
Performers College
Email:admissions@performerscollege.co.uk
Phone:01273 840 346
BIMM University
38-42 Brunswick Street West
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1EL
Course summary
About the course
The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Dance undergraduate course is offered at our Performers College campuses.
The course will provide you with a balance of creative and artistic modules and with knowledge and practical skills, allowing you to explore the demanding world of the professional performing arts industry, an industry that is constantly evolving and which requires performers with the ability to be flexible and adaptable to its shifting needs. The course also aims to enrich the student experience by offering both a rigorous training, as well as a level of optionality, allowing the student to shape their own creative identity.
This undergraduate course has high contact hours to enable you to fulfil your potential as a professional artist. You will have a diverse and intensive programme of training that will facilitate you with the subject specific skills and knowledge enabling you to graduate as an industry ready professional.
At Performers College we believe the opportunity to work in the performing arts profession should be available to all and not prevented by monetary, physical or cultural restrictions. The three years are underpinned with a curriculum spine which develops both transferable and life skills essential for longevity within your chosen career path.
On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Dance, graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills to access a variety of roles with optimum technique and a suitable level of autonomy to enter the world of performing arts.
Performers College is exceptionally proud of the success and longevity of its alumni. Graduates of Performers College can be seen in many West End shows, UK Tours, on prestigious television programmes and performing worldwide.
Applicants that require a Student Visa to study can only be accepted at Performers College Essex.
Modules
Course Modules
Students can expect to study the following core modules:
Year 1 -
Dance Fundamentals 1
Musical Theatre Fundamentals 1
The Creative Industries and You 1
Dance Fundamentals 2
Musical Theatre Fundamentals 2
Context & Culture of the Creative Industries
Year 2
Dance Development
Musical Theatre Development
The Creative Industries & You 2
Devised Performance
Tutor Led Performance
Creativity, Identity and Agency
Year 3
Advanced dance, singing and acting
Devised Professional Performance
Final Showcase
Final Project
The Creative Industries & You 3
A range of optional modules can be selected in Year 2 subject to availability and student demand. Please visit the course information page on the Performers website for a full break down.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Performers College Birmingham
- Performers College Essex
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B39
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B39
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBB
UCAS TariffOffer: 80
Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade B or above (80 UCAS), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language.
Mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum entry criteria can be considered for RPP – Recognition of Prior Practice. This is an essay-based submission focused on prior professional practice or experiential learning.
Mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum entry criteria can be considered for RPP – Recognition of Prior Practice. This is an essay-based submission focused on prior professional practice or experiential learning.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Candidates will be required to attend an in person audition and demonstrate, ability in dance, singing and acting. If attendance in person is not possible, a Self-tape submission can be completed. Applicants with high levels of performance skills may be considered for entry with a lower UCAS point requirement.
- 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
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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Course optionsHistorical 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* | |
| EU & International | £15950* |
* 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
Scholarships and bursaries 1
Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships.
For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website
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