Musical Theatre [with Placement year] BA (Hons)

<strong>Develop as a triple-threat performer who excels at singing, acting and dancing, with our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree in Cambridge.</strong><br/><br/>On this course, you’ll train with industry professionals, take part in showcases and productions from Year 1, and gain real-world experience.<br/><br/>You’ll gain skills unique to musical theatre training – specifically, actor-musicianship, physical theatre, dance, and choreography – and learn from established musical directors, artistic directors, and choreographers in professional performing arts facilities including our Mumford Theatre.<br/><br/>You’ll take part in three full-scale musical productions and a spectacular final-year musical showcase.<br/><br/>Recognised by Spotlight: Our Musical Theatre course is recognised by Spotlight, meaning you can join them at a discounted membership fee for two years. Spotlight connects performers with roles in theatre, television and film productions around the world. Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best.<br/><br/>Our Drama and Dance courses ranked 13th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025, with 92% for satisfied with teaching.<br/><br/>Our Drama, Dance and Cinematics provision scored 91% overall in the Complete University Guide 2024.<br/><br/>Perform in multiple shows from year one to boost your experience and CV.<br/><br/>Learn from established musical directors, actors and choreographers like Nikki Trow from Britain’s Got Talent and Strictly, as well as agents and casting directors.<br/><br/>Graduate with a professional CV, headshots and showreel.<br/><br/><strong>Careers</strong><br/><br/>Our Musical Theatre degree prepares you for a variety of roles in the performing arts and wider creative industries.<br/><br/>Youll learn advanced audition techniques, produce your own showreel, and receive feedback from agents, as well as having the chance to take part in our musical theatre choir and a professional singing competition judged by industry pros. Our range of optional modules allow you to follow your particular ambitions and interests.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies you’ll gain confidence, emotional resilience, and the ability to work as part of a team.<br/><br/>Creative industries<br/>You can work as a musical theatre performer, director, choreographer, or stage manager or you could choose to focus on technical theatre. You could also create your own company, produce new work and tour it globally. You can access jobs within arts organisations and management, acting as a theatre producer or event organiser, or join theatre and companies marketing teams. You may develop as an arts journalist or critic or you could work in arts fundraising.<br/><br/>Education<br/>As a graduate you’ll have access to numerous job opportunities in education, pursuing a career as primary or secondary school teacher, or as a workshop facilitator for a variety of communities. You can work as a musical theatre assistant, supporting school and students productions; you might also have a role touring schools to use musical theatre to educate student groups.<br/><br/>Health<br/>A growing number of roles in the health sector look at the role of drama in wellbeing. If this area interests you, you might want to train as a dramatherapist with our MA Dramatherapy. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.<br/><br/><strong>Teaching</strong><br/><br/>In your first year youll build a solid foundation of musical theatre skills in preparation for your first musical production.<br/><br/>These include ensemble singing, acting technique, physical theatre, modern ballet and jazz dance.<br/><br/>In Year 2 youll perform in, design and produce a large-scale public performance, and continue developing your technical skills and theory, applying them to your theatre practice. You’ll also develop your professional discipline in work-based learning with industry professionals.<br/><br/>In Year 3 you’ll complete a major individual research/creative project, and prepare for professional practice.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.