BA Musical Theatre
About this course
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre is a media and performance degree focused on practical training for triple-threat performance in singing, acting, and dancing. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students take part in three full-scale musical productions across the duration of training, utilizing professional facilities including the Mumford Theatre. The first year covers the foundations through Technical Skills 1 and Showcase, Technical Skills 2, The Small-Scale Musical, and Into ARU. The second year moves into larger productions and theory with modules such as The Book Musical, Ruskin Module, Theatre Theory and Specialist Skills, and Technical Skills 3, alongside optional choices like Directing and Choreography and Technical Production Placement. The final year prepares students for industry entry through Professional Preparation, Professional Practice, and the Creative Industries Major Project. Optional modules in the final year include Directing, Stage Choreography, Acting Through Song, Vocal Reel, Dance Collaboration, and Workshop Facilitation.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Drama, Performing Arts or related subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Entry will normally also be subject to an interview/audition. Please note ABRSM (and equivalent) grade exams attract UCAS points which can be used in the overall calculation.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 52%
- London: 25%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Technical Skills 1 and Showcase
- Technical Skills 2
- The Small-Scale Musical
- Into ARU
- The Book Musical
- Ruskin Module
- Theatre Theory and Specialist Skills
- Technical Skills 3
- Directing and Choreography
- Technical Production Placement
- Professional Preparation
- Professional Practice
- Creative Industries Major Project
- Directing
- Stage Choreography
- Acting Through Song
- Vocal Reel
- Dance Collaboration
- Workshop Facilitation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Musical Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £29,000.
What do graduates of BA Musical Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Musical Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Musical Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Musical Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.