Musical Theatre Higher National Diploma - HND

Please note that the HND in Acting will run directly alongside the HND in Musical Theatre. This means your classes will be together however, your assessments methods and content will be different.

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Musical Theatre is a Level 4 to 5 vocational qualification. Developed with input from industry, academia, and students, the qualification integrates digital, academic, and transferable skills (e.g., communication, critical thinking), while embedding health & safety, math, and English across its curriculum. Upon completion of the course students will have an industry recognised qualification which will enable them to top up to the final year of a full BA Hons degree either with Hertford Regional College on our Level 6 Top Up course or at university.

Year 1 – The Level 4 modules lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to Musical Theatre and different creative and development functions. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. Students will gain a wide range of performing arts knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, team work, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of Musical Theatre. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of performing arts.

Year 2 – The Level 5 modules prepare students to move on to specific areas of Musical Theatre at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of Musical Theatre situations. By the end of Level 5, students will have a sound understanding of the principles in their area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world. They will be able to perform effectively in their specialist area.