Leeds Conservatoire

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Studies

This uniquely flexible one-year course allows you to earn your degree while actively advancing and shaping your professional arts career independently.

Dive deep into the heart of musical theatre through our innovative training approach, where you’ll refine your vocational skills and immerse yourself in the world of research. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of musical theatre from diverse perspectives, enabling you to analyse, strategise, and actively contribute to the evolution of this dynamic art form in an informed way.

Forge connections within a vibrant community of like-minded learners, emerging as a true subject specialist. Confidently wield the power of your artistic critique, champion creative risk-taking, and authentically articulate your visionary contributions to the world of musical theatre.

Online Learning

This course, delivered fully online, is designed to be accessed entirely remotely. Your weekly studies will focus on an engaging singular theme with live sessions, group work, and independent activities to offer unparalleled flexibility. Throughout your studies, you’ll benefit from continuous teaching support, optional peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and exclusive masterclass access to enrich your learning experience.

Your learning will begin with a dedicated exploration of research skills, ensuring you’re fully prepared to make the most of your studies. The skills acquired in this module will be applied in personal and group research projects through further modules: Musical Theatre Creative, Musical Theatre History& Theories, and Producing Musical Theatre.

You’ll examine the intricacies of the Musical Theatre sector through three lenses - the Creative, the Producer, and the Academic. This holistic approach will provide you with the most comprehensive understanding of the musical theatre creative process and the roles played by its key contributors.