Overview

The Actor Musician (Hons) at Leeds Conservatoire provides intensive vocational training for performers who possess high-level instrumental skills. This programme bridges the gap between music and drama, preparing students for a diverse portfolio career in the modern creative industries. Through a rigorous curriculum, you will explore the intersection of musicality and acting to become a versatile ensemble artist.

Why Actor Musician (Hons) at Leeds Conservatoire?

Students benefit from a unique conservatoire environment that offers access to world-class music facilities and professional drama training. The programme is professionally recognised, allowing graduates to gain full membership to Equity and Spotlight. Strategic partnerships with organisations like the Red Ladder Theatre Company and University Centre Leeds provide students with essential industry connections and collaborative production experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 20900 per year
National fee: GBP 9250 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through two core strands: Skills Training and Artistic Development. Training involves approximately 30 contact hours per week, focusing on technical mastery and creative agency.

Year 1

Acting
Musicianship
Movement
Voice
Research for Performance

Year 2

Rehearsals and Project-based Work
Creative Processes
Portfolio Career Skills

Year 3

Live Performance
Recorded Performance
Entrepreneurship

Careers with Actor Musician (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles within the performing arts, specifically targeting the growing demand for performers with instrumental expertise. The programme focuses on developing highly employable artists capable of sustaining careers in theatre, live performance, and recorded media. By building a professional portfolio and creative network during their studies, students are well-positioned to enter the industry as multi-disciplinary storytellers.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Acting Skills: Rehearsal Practices
Acting Skills: Voice in Context
Acting Skills: Movement in Context
Actor Musician Skills — Music in Context
Artistic Development: Industry
Project 1: New Work and Adaptation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Musicology Drama View 364 other Bachelors in Drama in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic entry requirements: 96 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 studies or equivalent, which normally include an A Level or a BTEC Extended Diploma in an Acting/Music-related subject.
A minimum of three GCSEs including English Language at Grade C or above or equivalent
Other entry requirements: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) (or equivalent where the applicant does not require a Tier 4 visa to study) where an applicant’s first language is not English.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20900 GBP / year

≈ 20900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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