Musical Theatre - BA (Hons)

Musical Theatre at Huddersfield is a practice-based course for those that wish to pursue a career as a musical theatre performer. While training with us, you'll benefit from one-to-one vocal training from experts in our music programme and acting and movement training from our Acting and Performance team. You’ll investigate how musicals are constructed and learn to think critically about the form. You’ll also explore how to sing and move while acting, developing characters that are exciting to watch and hear. Why Study Musical Theatre BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield Huddersfield provides an inspiring and supportive environment: Music at Huddersfield is ranked 8th in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2026), the School has won the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its world-leading work promoting contemporary music internationally, and the Performing Arts are ranked 37th in the world (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025). You’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including rehearsal spaces, studios, concert halls, and specialist equipment, all of which are available for open-access practice outside of teaching. Collaboration across the Performing Arts suite enriches your learning and expands your creative opportunities. Throughout the course, you’ll perform in public showcases, termly productions, and full-scale musicals, gaining practical experience in a professional context. The Creative Futures module supports your career development, offering guidance on entering the industry and creating professional opportunities. Visiting professionals, residencies, and masterclasses from leading performers and companies further enhance your learning. Graduates leave with the skills and confidence to pursue careers as musical theatre performers, solo artists, ensemble members, or to explore related pathways in acting, voice, choreography, and creative performance industries. Professional Bodies At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. †full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. Why Huddersfield Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.