MA Musical Theatre

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
 

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Year 1:

• Professional Realisation
• Public Performance
• Acting Techniques
• Dance Techniques
• Musical Theatre Practice: 1
• Musical Theatre Practice: 2
• Vocal Techniques

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
 

Applicants who can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the course, may also be considered.
 

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
 

Postgraduate

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

Full-time - 1 year
 

UK
£17,600
 

Overseas
£21,200
 

Please note:

• These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually
• If you are on a two-year full-time Euromasters or MFA programme, or a two-year or three-year part-time masters programme (excluding modular/self-paced/distance learning), the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme
• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
 

GSA offers careers advice throughout your study course. We host an Industry Showcase as mentioned above, and GSA fully supports students with their first steps into the profession.
 

We strive to ensure that our graduates develop the skills to help them enter the profession industry-ready; as shown in our latest graduate showcase.
 

This was created during the Covid-19 lockdown to help serve our students during this period and is easily accessible for the industry to view.