BA (Hons)
Musical Theatre (Performance)
(with optional Foundation Year)
* Subject to approval
The BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Performance) at SLP College, awarded by the University of Chichester, is an intensive, practice-led degree designed to develop you into a versatile, reliable and employable performer.
You’ll train across the full range of musical theatre performance, with regular opportunities to apply skills in rehearsed and assessed performance work:
Alongside training, you’ll build your understanding of performance in context and develop the habits that matter in the industry: preparation, focus, collaboration, resilience, and the ability to respond constructively to direction and feedback.
Employability and professional practice
Employability is built into the course through dedicated Professional Practice learning across the degree, helping you develop the skills to move confidently into auditions and early career work. You will develop areas such as:
Foundation Year (optional)
If you take the Foundation Year, you’ll build core performance and study skills to progress confidently onto Level 4 of the degree. It’s a supportive route for students who want a structured step into degree-level training.
Where it can lead
This course prepares you to pursue opportunities in musical theatre performance and related performance work and supports progression to further training (including postgraduate study) where appropriate.
Please note: This course is subject to final approval. Course content and structure may therefore be subject to change.
Apply >For students who want to go further and make the most of every opportunity, Degree Plus offers an enhanced professional training experience alongside your BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Performance) degree.
It’s designed for ambitious performers who want to stretch every muscle, refine every skill and graduate with the broadest possible range of opportunities.
As a Degree Plus student, you’ll have extra studio hours dedicated to technique, creativity and performance development, and you’ll benefit from:
Degree Plus transforms your degree into the most immersive version of SLP training. It’s for students who want to hone their craft further, challenge themselves and graduate as confident, industry-ready artists, not just strong triple-threat performers, but adaptable, employable professionals ready to stand out in a competitive industry.
SLP College offers various extra-curricular activities which students can choose to audition for and participate in. These include:
Note: Acro and Partner work classes have a small fee associated with them.
Entry is by audition and interview. We are looking for potential, commitment, and readiness for daily training in acting, singing/voice and dance. Auditions assess your current skills and, importantly, your capacity to develop quickly through intensive studio training.
We usually expect applicants to have:
In addition to audition and interview, we usually expect applicants to have:
- GCSE English Language at Grade 4 (C) or above (or recognised equivalent), plus
- Three other GCSEs at Grades 9–2 (A–E)* (or recognised equivalents).
Applicants without the above qualifications may still be considered through non-standard entry, which is assessed at audition.
All applicants must have the legal right to reside and study in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
Direct entry to Year 1 (Level 4): Applicants must be 18 years or older by August 31 in the year of entry.
Direct entry to Foundation Year: Applicants must be 16+ by 31 August in the year of entry.
Admission to SLP College is based on your audition performance, potential and commitment to training.
As part of your audition, you’ll be asked to demonstrate your skills in dance, acting, and singing. Then, you'll be interviewed by members of the faculty.
The audition process is designed to give you the chance to show your individuality, creativity and readiness for professional training.
Applicants who demonstrate exceptional talent may be offered a place regardless of formal academic qualifications.
For details about upcoming audition dates, requirements and how to prepare, see Audition Information >
Applications for the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Performance) can be made directly to SLP College via the Apply page on our website.
We’re in the process of joining UCAS, and this page will be updated once that service goes live. You don’t need to wait; you can apply directly now to be considered for the next intake.
Apply >SLP College is a funded and private fee-paying college offering a University of Chichester–validated degree alongside optional enhanced professional training through Degree Plus.
Students are eligible to apply for student finance to help cover tuition fees and living costs.
