BA Musical Theatre Performance (The Hammond)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music, focusing on musical theatre performance. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Singing, acting and dance form the three principal areas of study, supported by a dissertation in the final year. A self-directed negotiated study module and public performance opportunities are also included.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 UCAS points A level: 104 UCAS points from GCE A levels, preferably from related subjects - Drama, Dance, Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, Performance Studies. IB: 28 points, including 5 in HL Theatre Arts
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 55%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 59%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contextual Studies 1
- Singing: Foundation Techniques in Musical Theatre
- Movement and Dance: Foundation Techniques in Musical Theatre
- Acting: Foundation Techniques in Musical Theatre Performance
- Performance Practice 1: The Apprentice Performer
- Contextual Studies 2
- Exploring Vocal Repertoire in Musical Theatre
- Exploring Dance Repertoire in Musical Theatre
- Exploring Acting Repertoire in Musical Theatre Performance
- Performance Practice 2: The Developing Performer
- Professional Studies: Working in the Creative Arts
- Negotiated Study
- Dissertation
- Musical Theatre Repertoire and Production
- Facilitating the Performing Arts
- Advanced Skills in Musical Theatre
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Musical Theatre Performance (The Hammond) at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £17,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £27,500. The £21,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Musical Theatre Performance (The Hammond) at University of Chester 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 Performance (The Hammond) at University of Chester?
82% 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 Performance (The Hammond) at University of Chester?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Musical Theatre Performance (The Hammond) at University of Chester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.