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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Top-Up)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Training

One-year top-up building on an existing foundation degree or HND, developing advanced singing, voice and speech, movement, and acting technique alongside musical theatre history, traditions, and repertoire

Specialist techniques for performance, rehearsal, and audition scenarios, plus professional-practice preparation covering CVs, agency relationships, tax/self-assessment, and showreels

The university's partnership with Shockout Arts is overseen by Academic Partnership Manager Yusuf Giga

Facilities

Trains in Shockout's purpose-built, high-specification performing arts studios in Manchester, with regular master classes and guest workshops from industry experts

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

12.6K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,535

UK/EU students

International tuition

£17,500

overseas students

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Program Highlights

Training

Specialist techniques for performance, rehearsal, and audition scenarios, plus professional-practice preparation covering CVs, agency relationships, tax/self-assessment, and showreels

The university's partnership with Shockout Arts is overseen by Academic Partnership Manager Yusuf Giga

Facilities

Trains in Shockout's purpose-built, high-specification performing arts studios in Manchester, with regular master classes and guest workshops from industry experts

Program Highlights

Training

Specialist techniques for performance, rehearsal, and audition scenarios, plus professional-practice preparation covering CVs, agency relationships, tax/self-assessment, and showreels

The university's partnership with Shockout Arts is overseen by Academic Partnership Manager Yusuf Giga

Facilities

Trains in Shockout's purpose-built, high-specification performing arts studios in Manchester, with regular master classes and guest workshops from industry experts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

UCAS Equal ConsiderationJan 13, 2027

2027 Entry Deadline For All Undergraduate Courses Except Those With A 15 October Deadline 475546 · ucas.com

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply through UCAS or use UGM direct application for a single course; do not submit both routes in the same cycle.

Transfer Pathway

Direct entry to the final top-up year for applicants who already hold a relevant HE5-level qualification such as FdA Musical Theatre or an equivalent foundation degree/HND.

2026 27 · greatermanchester.ac.uk

What's The Process

Audition Process

Attend the published Shockout audition and interview; applicants with non-standard qualifications may also be asked for a portfolio or additional assessment.

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

60%

Enrollment

12.6K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition

£9,535

UK/EU students

International tuition

£17,500

overseas students

Discover Uni

Training

Specialist techniques for performance, rehearsal, and audition scenarios, plus professional-practice preparation covering CVs, agency relationships, tax/self-assessment, and showreels

The university's partnership with Shockout Arts is overseen by Academic Partnership Manager Yusuf Giga

Facilities

Trains in Shockout's purpose-built, high-specification performing arts studios in Manchester, with regular master classes and guest workshops from industry experts

Updated 1d ago