Professional Dance and Musical Theatre

Get the dance, acting and musical theatre skills you’ll need for professional careers in the performing arts.

This degree in professional dance and musical theatre will help you realise your potential as a professional dancer and musical theatre artist. It is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Bird College in Sidcup, south-east London.

You will develop your practical skills in musical theatre, acting, singing, voice and a variety of dance styles. The academic side of the course will enable you to explore the theory behind performance in practice, encouraging the development of your personal vision and reflection as an artist. Depending on the modules you choose, you can specialise in musical theatre or dance.

In your final year, you will also have the chance to take part in performances to which we invite industry employers. Career options include musical theatre, cabaret and TV.

What you should know about this course
• Develop high levels of performance skills by engaging with a range of dance disciplines, as well as the closely related genres of singing, musical theatre and acting



• Set within the context of a demanding programme of academic study, which relates theory to practice



• During the final year, students specialise in major performances both in Dance and Musical Theatre and engage in an independent project, which can combine practical and written work



• This course is for anyone who has relevant experience and demonstrates the potential to be a successful professional dancer, and musical theatre artist



• On successful completion of the programme students will have gained relevant dance, acting and musical theatre skills to embark on a professional career in the arts and related industries

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.