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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P422

Musical Theatre (top-up) [Shockout, Manchester]

University of Greater Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) [Shockout, Manchester] at University of Greater Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. If you already have a relevant foundation degree or a similar level 5 qualification, our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) programme is ideal. By working with our leading practitioners, you'll develop honours-level experience in acting, voice and dance, alongside a wide range of knowledge in devising and developi... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Acting for Musical Theatre
Voice Production and Vocal Performance
Contemporary Dance Technique
Musical Theatre Production Development
Industry Contexts and Career Management
Devising and Collaborative Performance Practice
Audition Technique and Casting Preparation
Independent Performance Project
UCAS Code:P422
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,790

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Greater Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£10,500£17,500£22,000
5 years£19,000£23,500£27,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 27% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

70%Working
6%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
28%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Musical Theatre (top-up) [Shockout, Manchester] as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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