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BA (Hons) Professional Dance and Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (2011, 2015)

Named one of the best places to study degree-level musical theatre by The Stage (2015)

Shortlisted for The Stage School of the Year Award (2017)

CDMT accredited (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)

ISTD Approved Dance Centre

Training & Productions

Triple-threat training in dance, singing, and acting

Annual Summer Show, full-length public musicals, and agent/industry showcase

Recent productions: Kinky Boots, Urinetown, Carrie, Spring Awakening, Sister Act

Three study tracks from Year 2: Triple Threat (Track A), Dance Focus (Track B), Singer-Acting Focus (Track C)

Notable Alumni

Amber Davies — Love Island, West End

Max Harwood — Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Matt Henry — Kinky Boots, The Voice UK

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt — West End musical theatre

Jarnéia Richard-Noel — SIX, Wicked

Francesca Mills — The Witcher, Harlots

Richard Mylan — Coupling, Waterloo Road

Bambie Thug — Eurovision 2024

Graduates have danced for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Take That, and Little Mix

Location & Heritage

Founded 1970 by Leonie Urdang; part of City St George's, University of London since 2022

Based in The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Clerkenwell, London

Department of Performing Arts, School of Communication and Creativity

School Info

Snapshot

88%

Satisfaction

2025, 1 course, n=80

95%

Grad Rate

£25k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£10,090

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£23,190

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (2011, 2015)

Named one of the best places to study degree-level musical theatre by The Stage (2015)

Shortlisted for The Stage School of the Year Award (2017)

CDMT accredited (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)

ISTD Approved Dance Centre

Training & Productions

Triple-threat training in dance, singing, and acting

Annual Summer Show, full-length public musicals, and agent/industry showcase

Recent productions: Kinky Boots, Urinetown, Carrie, Spring Awakening, Sister Act

Three study tracks from Year 2: Triple Threat (Track A), Dance Focus (Track B), Singer-Acting Focus (Track C)

Notable Alumni

Amber Davies — Love Island, West End

Max Harwood — Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Matt Henry — Kinky Boots, The Voice UK

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt — West End musical theatre

Jarnéia Richard-Noel — SIX, Wicked

Francesca Mills — The Witcher, Harlots

Richard Mylan — Coupling, Waterloo Road

Bambie Thug — Eurovision 2024

Graduates have danced for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Take That, and Little Mix

Location & Heritage

Founded 1970 by Leonie Urdang; part of City St George's, University of London since 2022

Based in The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Clerkenwell, London

Department of Performing Arts, School of Communication and Creativity

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (2011, 2015)

Named one of the best places to study degree-level musical theatre by The Stage (2015)

Shortlisted for The Stage School of the Year Award (2017)

CDMT accredited (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)

ISTD Approved Dance Centre

Training & Productions

Triple-threat training in dance, singing, and acting

Annual Summer Show, full-length public musicals, and agent/industry showcase

Recent productions: Kinky Boots, Urinetown, Carrie, Spring Awakening, Sister Act

Three study tracks from Year 2: Triple Threat (Track A), Dance Focus (Track B), Singer-Acting Focus (Track C)

Notable Alumni

Amber Davies — Love Island, West End

Max Harwood — Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Matt Henry — Kinky Boots, The Voice UK

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt — West End musical theatre

Jarnéia Richard-Noel — SIX, Wicked

Francesca Mills — The Witcher, Harlots

Richard Mylan — Coupling, Waterloo Road

Bambie Thug — Eurovision 2024

Graduates have danced for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Take That, and Little Mix

Location & Heritage

Founded 1970 by Leonie Urdang; part of City St George's, University of London since 2022

Based in The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Clerkenwell, London

Department of Performing Arts, School of Communication and Creativity

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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School Website UCAS

Deadline

UCAS DeadlineJan 14, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

How To Apply · urdang.citystgeorges.ac.uk

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The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

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Deadline

UCAS Application DeadlineJan 14, 2027

How To Apply · urdang.citystgeorges.ac.uk

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

Two Contrasting Songs

Two contrasting songs of your choice (musical theatre or rock/pop)

Maximum 2 minutes per song

Cut versions are allowed

Monologues

One Monologue

One monologue from any stage or screen play

Maximum 2 minutes

Any genre, age appropriate

Dance

Two Contrasting Dance Routines

Two contrasting dance routines of your choice in any discipline

Maximum 90 seconds per routine

Routines can be contrasting styles or disciplines

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Upload a recent headshot during the application process

Does not need to be a professional photograph

How To Apply · urdang.citystgeorges.ac.uk

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Recall Audition

If recalled, UK-based applicants attend an in-person recall audition

Urdang offers a choice of recall dates after invitation

How To Apply · urdang.citystgeorges.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply via UCAS (institution code C60, course code W4UA)

Dual Application

Applicants wanting consideration for both PDMT and Commercial Dance should complete the PDMT audition requirements, ensuring one dance solo is a commercial routine

Note in the comments box that you wish to be considered for both courses

Audition Fee

No fee to audition at Urdang for any student

Supplementary Fee

Mandatory £300 per year supplementary fee for costume, production, and venue costs (payable after enrollment)

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS tariff points

GCSE minimum grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics

International: IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 each component)

Contextual offers available for care-experienced and first-in-family applicants

What's The Process

Audition Process

All first-round auditions are via video

Submit one unlisted YouTube video containing your introduction, dance routines, songs, and monologue

Confirmation of success, recall, or unsuccessful result within 14 days

In-person recalls for UK-based applicants are expected between December 2026 and April 2027, usually Wednesdays

International applicants may attend in person or submit a video

Choice of recall dates offered after invitation

Contact

Urdang.admissions@citystgeorges.ac.uk

Scholarship Info

Audition-Based Awards

Awards may be available following a successful audition

Eligible applicants will be contacted

Graduate Loyalty Discount

20% discount on tuition for Urdang/City St George's alumni

School Info

Snapshot

88%

Satisfaction

2025, 1 course, n=80

95%

Grad Rate

£25k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£10,090

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£23,190

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (2011, 2015)

Named one of the best places to study degree-level musical theatre by The Stage (2015)

Shortlisted for The Stage School of the Year Award (2017)

CDMT accredited (Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre)

ISTD Approved Dance Centre

Training & Productions

Triple-threat training in dance, singing, and acting

Annual Summer Show, full-length public musicals, and agent/industry showcase

Recent productions: Kinky Boots, Urinetown, Carrie, Spring Awakening, Sister Act

Three study tracks from Year 2: Triple Threat (Track A), Dance Focus (Track B), Singer-Acting Focus (Track C)

Notable Alumni

Amber Davies — Love Island, West End

Max Harwood — Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Matt Henry — Kinky Boots, The Voice UK

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt — West End musical theatre

Jarnéia Richard-Noel — SIX, Wicked

Francesca Mills — The Witcher, Harlots

Richard Mylan — Coupling, Waterloo Road

Bambie Thug — Eurovision 2024

Graduates have danced for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Take That, and Little Mix

Location & Heritage

Founded 1970 by Leonie Urdang; part of City St George's, University of London since 2022

Based in The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Clerkenwell, London

Department of Performing Arts, School of Communication and Creativity

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

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