About Musical Theatre BA (hons) in University of Portsmouth
If you want to expand your knowledge and skill in performance, theatre, and musicals, this BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree course is the perfect choice if you want a successful career in many sectors.
On the course, you'll indulge your enthusiasm for voice, music, movement, acting and production. You'll get to create your own theatre company, mount a full-scale musical in just 2 weeks and have dedicated one-to-one singing lessons. You'll also learn a sought after set of vocational skills that will help you break into the business side of industry.
As a member of the national Musical Theatre Network, you’ll be able to make use of our industry connections when you start your career after the course. You'll be set for a career as a performer and in roles in the wider theatre industry.
Careers and opportunities
When you finish the course, you'll be set for a career as a performer and for roles in the wider theatre industry.
What can you do with a Musical Theatre degree?
Past graduates have gone on to careers in:
- theatre, arts and events management
- broadcasting
- the media industry
- teaching
- business
- project and team management
What jobs can you do with a Musical Theatre degree?
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- actor
- producer
- playwright
- theatre manager
- arts administrator
Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.
Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. After you the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.
Academic qualification equivalents
- If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
- PTE: 54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.
University of Portsmouth Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
9.9 Lakhs GBP |
| Number of Campuses |
2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter |
| Percentage of International Students |
26% |
| Total number of Professors |
1,126 academic and Research staff |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
Secured 88% Student Satisfaction |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97.5% |
| International fee |
£11,250 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses |
| Mode of Program |
Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£13,900 - £15,900 a year |
University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| Undergraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Postgraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Accommodation |
£5000 approx |
| Cost of living |
£7000 - £10,000 approx |
| Placement year fee |
£2400 |
