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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: W391

Musical Theatre

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdA Musical Theatre at Newcastle College University Centre is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The FdA Musical Theatre programme is an exciting 2-year practical training course designed to introduce you to a career in Musical Theatre and develop the skills and a unique opportunity to undertake a course which synthesis technical training, staging musicals and performance opportunities, academic skills and industry confidence. In addition to continuous training in the three disciplines required of a Musical Theatre performer; singing, acting and dance, you’ll be encouraged to explore a range of rehearsal and staging techniques to enhance your director /choreographer skills. The FdA Mus... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Vocal Performance and Technique
Acting for Musical Theatre
Dance for Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Production
Choreography and Staging
Rehearsal and Ensemble Practice
Professional Development and Industry Practice
Musical Theatre Project
UCAS Code:W391
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

Music, Performance and Production Arts

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£11,000£15,500£19,000
5 years£17,000£20,000£25,000

UK subject average: £20,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£20,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£20,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
25%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
58%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
20%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
51%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
44%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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