Musical Theatre (Performance)

Train like a professional performer from day one.
The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Performance) at SLP College, awarded by the University of Chichester, is an intensive, practice-led degree designed to develop you into a versatile, reliable and employable performer.

You’ll train across the full range of musical theatre performance, with regular opportunities to apply skills in rehearsed and assessed performance work:

Singing & Voice: Technique, musical skills, interpretation and performance confidence.
Acting: Truthful storytelling, character, scene work and performance craft.
Dance: Strong technical foundations and the ability to learn and perform choreography effectively.
Integrated Performance: Bringing acting, singing and movement together under real rehearsal and performance conditions.

Alongside training, you’ll build your understanding of performance in context and develop the habits that matter in the industry: preparation, focus, collaboration, resilience, and the ability to respond constructively to direction and feedback.

Employability and professional practice
Employability is built into the course through dedicated Professional Practice learning across the degree, helping you develop the skills to move confidently into auditions and early career work. You will develop areas such as:

• Audition and self-tape technique: Preparation, performance, and responding to feedback.

• Professional rehearsal etiquette and sustainable working practices.

• Reflective skills to track your progress and improve consistently.

• Practical preparation for the working world (for example, professional materials and planning where relevant).

• An understanding of the industry and realistic next steps after graduation.

Foundation Year (optional)
If you take the Foundation Year, you’ll build core performance and study skills to progress confidently onto Level 4 of the degree. It’s a supportive route for students who want a structured step into degree-level training.

Where it can lead
This course prepares you to pursue opportunities in musical theatre performance and related performance work and supports progression to further training (including postgraduate study) where appropriate.

Course Modules

Foundation Year
Foundation: Technical Skills
Introduction to Professional Practice
Foundation: Integrated Performance (Ensemble)
Foundation: Integrated Performance (Solo)
Year 1 (Core Skills)
Acting & Voice Core Skills
Dance Core Skills
Singing Core Skills
Professional Practice 1
Context of Performance
Integrated Performance 1

Year 2 (Advanced Skills)
Acting & Voice Advanced Skills
Dance Advanced Skills
Singing Advanced Skills
Professional Practice 2
Integrated Performance 2

Year 3 (Professional and Performance Skills)
Professional Performance Skills
Professional Practice 3
Independent Project
Full Musical