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BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Three-year full-time degree in musical theatre and dance validated by BIMM University

Available at Birmingham and Essex

High contact hours for intensive vocational training

Training

Diverse and intensive training in dance, singing, and acting

Optional modules allow students to shape their creative identity

Year 1 Dance Fundamentals covers technical and artistic classes in ballet, tap, contemporary and jazz

Notable Alumni

Adrian Gas — director/choreographer for Take That, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue

Hannah Bodenham — Wicked film, 2024

Katie Dunsden — Cats, Bombalurina, UK Tour

Professional Development

Over 35 years training dancers and musical theatre performers in Essex

Agent Panel Days for networking and professional representation

Graduates appear in West End shows, UK/international tours, television, and film

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

77%

2025, 3 courses, n=380

Continuation

90%

1 yr after entry

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · 2026

International tuition & fees

£15,950

overseas students · 2026

Fees Finance · performerscollege.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program info updated Oct 6, 6:42 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Three-year full-time degree in musical theatre and dance validated by BIMM University

Available at Birmingham and Essex

High contact hours for intensive vocational training

Training

Diverse and intensive training in dance, singing, and acting

Optional modules allow students to shape their creative identity

Year 1 Dance Fundamentals covers technical and artistic classes in ballet, tap, contemporary and jazz

Notable Alumni

Adrian Gas — director/choreographer for Take That, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue

Hannah Bodenham — Wicked film, 2024

Katie Dunsden — Cats, Bombalurina, UK Tour

Professional Development

Over 35 years training dancers and musical theatre performers in Essex

Agent Panel Days for networking and professional representation

Graduates appear in West End shows, UK/international tours, television, and film

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Three-year full-time degree in musical theatre and dance validated by BIMM University

Available at Birmingham and Essex

High contact hours for intensive vocational training

Training

Diverse and intensive training in dance, singing, and acting

Optional modules allow students to shape their creative identity

Year 1 Dance Fundamentals covers technical and artistic classes in ballet, tap, contemporary and jazz

Notable Alumni

Adrian Gas — director/choreographer for Take That, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue

Hannah Bodenham — Wicked film, 2024

Katie Dunsden — Cats, Bombalurina, UK Tour

Professional Development

Over 35 years training dancers and musical theatre performers in Essex

Agent Panel Days for networking and professional representation

Graduates appear in West End shows, UK/international tours, television, and film

Key Info

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UCAS DeadlineJan 13, 2027

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

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Auditions

Essex Audition Day

Nov 7 & 28, 2026Dec 12, 2026

Birmingham Audition Day

Dec 5 & 12, 2026Jan 16, 2027

Auditions · performerscollege.ac.uk

Audition Requirements

Songs

One Song

A song of your choice that sits comfortably within your vocal range

No longer than 3 minutes

Bring sheet music in the correct key and cut for the pianist, or arrange a backing track in advance

Monologues

One Contemporary Monologue

Age-appropriate, approximately 1 minute 30 seconds

Must not be from a film, musical, or Shakespeare play

Dance

Dance Tech

Ballet and jazz technical fusion class (centre exercises, kicks, leaps, turns, across the floor)

Dance Performance

Choreographed commercial routine taught on the day, plus improvised/freestyle movement

Optional prepared solo (max 1 minute) in your preferred genre; submit your track before the audition day

Additional Materials

Sheet Music (in-Person Route)

Bring sheet music for your solo song

Piano accompaniment is provided on audition day

Video Specifications

Online Self-Tape Audition

In a brief spoken introduction to camera, please include:

Your full name

Where you are currently studying and a summary of your experience so far

Why you are interested in studying at Performers College

Your career aspirations

Dance tech: watch the video tutorial and film Exercise 1 (Classical Focus) and Exercise 2 (Jazz Focus)

Dance performance (optional): a solo piece of choreography (or an improvised piece) in your chosen genre of dance, lasting no longer than 1 minute and 30 seconds

Singing: one musical theatre song, performed with either a pianist or a backing track, not exceeding 3 minutes in length

Acting: one contemporary monologue that is age-appropriate and approximately 1 minute 30 seconds in duration, not from a film, musical, or Shakespeare play

Ba Hons Musical Theatre Dance Audition Guidelines 2025 · bimm.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply via UCAS under BIMM University (UCAS code W500, Institution code B39)

Campus Locations

Available at Birmingham and Essex

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS points (3 A-Levels or equivalent)

3 GCSEs at C/4 or above, including English Language

IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band) for international students

Contextual offers available for eligible applicants

Fees & Finance

No audition fee or deposit required to secure your place

Student Finance England loans cover the full tuition fee for eligible UK students

Transfer Pathway

Applicants who have previously studied in higher education may be eligible to apply to join the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and Dance directly at Level 5 via RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).

Ba Hons Musical Theatre Dance · performerscollege.ac.uk

What's The Process

Audition Process

Live audition held on campus November to March

Online self-tape audition available for those unable to attend in person

Student ambassador Q&A; some applicants may be recalled for an individual interview with a member of the course leadership team

Outcome notified within two weeks; conditional or unconditional offer confirmed via UCAS Track

Audition Expectations

Dance Tech: ballet and jazz technical fusion class

Dance Performance: choreographed routine, freestyle, and an optional prepared solo

Singing: technical exercises and one prepared song with a pianist

Acting: prepared contemporary monologue plus group warm-up exercises

Scholarship Info

Student Finance England loans available to cover full tuition fee

Fair Access Fund bursaries for underrepresented students

Travel bursary of up to 50 GBP for open day and audition attendance

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

77%

2025, 3 courses, n=380

Continuation

90%

1 yr after entry

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · 2026

International tuition & fees

£15,950

overseas students · 2026

Fees Finance · performerscollege.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program Recognition

Three-year full-time degree in musical theatre and dance validated by BIMM University

Available at Birmingham and Essex

High contact hours for intensive vocational training

Training

Diverse and intensive training in dance, singing, and acting

Optional modules allow students to shape their creative identity

Year 1 Dance Fundamentals covers technical and artistic classes in ballet, tap, contemporary and jazz

Notable Alumni

Adrian Gas — director/choreographer for Take That, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue

Hannah Bodenham — Wicked film, 2024

Katie Dunsden — Cats, Bombalurina, UK Tour

Professional Development

Over 35 years training dancers and musical theatre performers in Essex

Agent Panel Days for networking and professional representation

Graduates appear in West End shows, UK/international tours, television, and film

Updated Oct 6, 6:42 AM