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Diploma of Musical Theatre

Edinburgh College

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Musical Theatre and apply creative methods
Develop and critique original work
And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

Performer in regional theatre
Touring productions and summer stock

Curriculum

Acting for the musical stage
Acting realism
Fundamentals of acting
Voice and movement
Ballet
Jazz and musical theatre dance
Choreography
Music theory for actors
Makeup and the business of theatre
With stage productions.

Entry requirements

Academic

SCQF Level 6 full-time course in a related subject
Or two Highers (subject-specific preferred) and English. Application questions
Audition and interview.

Accepted academic background

12 years of school education with satisfactory results in relevant subjects, Non-UK qualification equivalent to at least SCQF level 6, Online interview, Portfolio/audition for creative courses.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each skill)
PTE Academic 59 (UKVI

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements and the English test requirement on the course page and the international pages. Complete the online International Student Application Form. Upload qualifications
Passport
Current UK visa if any
SELT certificate and personal statement. Attend the Admissions and Visa Interview on Zoom if invited. Receive the Conditional Offer
Return the Course Acceptance Form and pay the deposit
Typically 100% of the course fee. HND students needing a two-year visa may pay both years upfront
Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Receive pre-arrival information (accommodation
Airport pick-up
Induction).

Other costs

Tuition per year	£8,736 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£10,539 GBP

Program details

Campus	Granton Campus
Faculty or school	Creative Industries
Department	Department of Musical Theatre
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.