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Cert. Musical Theatre and Dance (Trinity College)

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo University App

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In-Person or Virtual

Program Overview

Three-year full-time professional diploma at Performers College Essex

Validated by Trinity College London at Level 6 (RQF), equivalent to a BA

More contact hours than undergraduate degree courses

Training & Productions

Modules include ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, acting, singing, and musical theatre

Year 3 specialisation in Musical Theatre determines the final qualification

Agent Panel Days, college shows, and industry networking events

Employability and professional practice module in Year 3

Funding

Eligible for government-funded DaDA (Dance and Drama Award) scholarships

One of a select group of approved schools offering DaDA awards

School Info

Snapshot

77%

Satisfaction

2025, 3 courses, n=380

90%

Grad Rate

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£15,950

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program info updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM

Program Highlights

Program Overview

Three-year full-time professional diploma at Performers College Essex

Validated by Trinity College London at Level 6 (RQF), equivalent to a BA

More contact hours than undergraduate degree courses

Training & Productions

Modules include ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, acting, singing, and musical theatre

Year 3 specialisation in Musical Theatre determines the final qualification

Agent Panel Days, college shows, and industry networking events

Employability and professional practice module in Year 3

Funding

Eligible for government-funded DaDA (Dance and Drama Award) scholarships

One of a select group of approved schools offering DaDA awards

Program Highlights

Program Overview

Three-year full-time professional diploma at Performers College Essex

Validated by Trinity College London at Level 6 (RQF), equivalent to a BA

More contact hours than undergraduate degree courses

Training & Productions

Modules include ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, acting, singing, and musical theatre

Year 3 specialisation in Musical Theatre determines the final qualification

Agent Panel Days, college shows, and industry networking events

Employability and professional practice module in Year 3

Funding

Eligible for government-funded DaDA (Dance and Drama Award) scholarships

One of a select group of approved schools offering DaDA awards

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Musical Theatre Dance Trinity Diploma Audition Guidelines · bimm.ac.uk

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

One Song

A song of your choice that you are familiar with and sits 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

Musical Theatre Dance Trinity Diploma Audition Guidelines · bimm.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply direct via the BIMM University online application form

Admission Pathway

Awards the Level 6 Trinity College London Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre

Equivalent to a BA with a route onto MA programmes and degree top-up

Students specialise in Musical Theatre in Year 3

Important Notes

Course fee is 15000 GBP per year for fee-paying UK students, in three termly instalments

DaDA (Dance and Drama Award) available for eligible students aged 16-23

Government-funded, income-assessed scholarship for tuition fees and living costs

Automatically considered when applying for the Trinity Diploma

Advanced Learner Loans available for students over 18

Student Finance England loans are not available for this course

What's The Process

Audition Process

Live audition held on campus in Essex November to March

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

Individual interview with a member of the course leadership team

Outcome notified within two weeks; accept your offer to begin DaDA award consideration

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

DaDA (Dance and Drama Award) available for eligible students aged 16-23

Government-funded, income-assessed scholarship for tuition fees and living costs

Automatically considered when applying for the Trinity Diploma

Advanced Learner Loans available for students over 18

School Info

Snapshot

77%

Satisfaction

2025, 3 courses, n=380

90%

Grad Rate

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£15,950

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Overview

Three-year full-time professional diploma at Performers College Essex

Validated by Trinity College London at Level 6 (RQF), equivalent to a BA

More contact hours than undergraduate degree courses

Training & Productions

Modules include ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, acting, singing, and musical theatre

Year 3 specialisation in Musical Theatre determines the final qualification

Agent Panel Days, college shows, and industry networking events

Employability and professional practice module in Year 3

Funding

Eligible for government-funded DaDA (Dance and Drama Award) scholarships

One of a select group of approved schools offering DaDA awards

Updated Jul 26, 7:44 PM