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PostgraduateMA

Musical Theatre: Acting and Performance

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,370Per Year (Intl)
£20,745Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Musical Theatre: Acting and Performance at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. On the MA Musical Theatre at Central, we see performers as creators, and regularly produce new works with professional composers, writers, directors and choreographers. * Acting, singing and movement is at the core, but the course also provides opportunities to compose, choreograph, write for the stage and work as an actor-musician; * Experience many genres and styles from musicals to music theatre, devised theatre and opera in public productions, emphasising new writing; * Alumni successes internationally include West End shows, opera, television, film, live action animation, video-gam... International tuition fees are £26,370 per year, home/UK fees are £20,745 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and a 94% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Acting for Musical Theatre
Vocal Performance and Song Interpretation
Movement
Choreography and Physical Theatre
Creating New Musical Works
Performance Research and Critical Analysis
Professional Practice and Industry Engagement
Actor-Musician Development
Devised and Experimental Performance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,370

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,370

Home Student Fee

£20,745

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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About Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

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