BA Professional Dance and Musical Theatre
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BA Professional Dance and Musical Theatre, a performing arts degree focused on dance and musical theatre performance. Students choose a specialism from year two through three distinct track pathways covering Triple Threat, singing and acting, and dance-based focuses. Practical training incorporates performance opportunities such as dance productions, musicals, and off-site showcases.
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Entry requirements
A level: CDD IB: A minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics will be required.
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What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 20%
- London: 75%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £34,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BA Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at City St George's, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at City St George's, University of London?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is BA Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT).
How many students continue on BA Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at City St George's, University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.