BA Education and Musical Theatre
About this course
BA in Education and Music. The Education component draws on perspectives from psychology, sociology, philosophy and history. The Music strand culminates in a full-scale musical production with a professional Musical Director and live band in the final year, while the Education strand requires an independent research project.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 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: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education and Musical Theatre at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Education and Musical Theatre at Liverpool Hope 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 Education and Musical Theatre at Liverpool Hope University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education and Musical Theatre at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Education and Musical Theatre at Liverpool Hope University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Education and Musical Theatre at Liverpool Hope University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.