Musical Theatre Canterbury Christ Church University

Overview

The Musical Theatre degree from Canterbury Christ Church University will help you perform with confidence, character and style while allowing you to explore design and management roles relating to the musical theatre industry.There's a strong practical element to the course and you'll be able to refine your artistic talents in dedicated performance spaces that are designed to inspire you. 

You'll be taught by highly qualified and experienced tutors who have good links with industry and who will advise and guide you on how best to develop your own personal take on the industry.

All about the course

Alongside academic study of context, the performance skills of dance, singing and acting will form the focus of your study in the first year.

You'll also have the opportunity to delve into the world of production arts with optional modules offering you the chance to study stage management and theatre design work, with a view to giving you a well-rounded musical theatre production experience.

Each year you'll be involved in end of year performances with fellow students. You'll bring together all of your developing skills to create a captivating performance that showcases your talents.

Your future career

As well as being able to present yourself as a performer, you will have the potential to tackle anything from leading a community youth workshop to running a lighting desk or managing an arts company.

We equip our graduates to tackle diverse roles in a wide range of professions beyond performance including contemporary performance making, stage management, design, as well as the ability to pursue postgraduate study in a performance related field.

Our graduates will also possess a range of transferable skills gained on the course which are highly valued and sought after for work in fields other than musical theatre and the arts.