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BA Musical Theatre

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Musical Theatre
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
U2495PYC
Median salary
£24,000 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 73%: 54 offers from 74 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 100%
  • Learning opportunities: 95%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 97%
  • Organisation and management: 84%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 85%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
  • Teaching Professionals: 20%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 25%
  • South East: 45%
  • South West: 15%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 85%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Musical Theatre at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £28,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Music.

What do graduates of BA Musical Theatre at University of Portsmouth do next?

95% 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 University of Portsmouth?

100% 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 University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BA Musical Theatre at University of Portsmouth?

73% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 54 offers from 74 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Does BA Musical Theatre at University of Portsmouth 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 Musical Theatre at University of Portsmouth?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.