MA Professional Performance (Musical Theatre)
Train at the highest level in this intensive master’s course. Enhance your technique, follow your passion, and devote yourself to your art. MA Professional Performance (Musical Theatre) is built for emerging performers looking to refine their craft through immersive, vocational training at our dedicated Essex Campus.
This course prepares you to become a triple-threat performer. You’ll receive rigorous training in singing, acting, and dance, delivered by our team of professional choreographers, musical directors, and acting coaches.
With expert mentorship from industry professionals – including exclusive agent panels – regular masterclasses with performers and industry leaders will give you genuine insider knowledge and career guidance. You’ll graduate as a flexible, adaptable performer, with a minimum of 25 contact hours per week and outstanding facilities supporting you every step of the way.
Course Specification
Mode of attendance: Full-time (one year)
Awarding institution: BIMM University
Campus delivery: Essex
Language of study: English
Final award: MA Professional Performance (Musical Theatre)
Minimum Requirements
A degree (normally 2.2 or above) in a creative industry-related subject or significant experience in a relevant field. Overseas students where English is not their native language may be required to meet a minimum English language requirement of an Academic IELTS 6.5. We require a minimum of 6.0 to be achieved in each band.
All applicants will be required to attend an audition and demonstrate their ability in their chosen pathway.
If you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for a contextual offer with reduced entry requirements.
Progression
Graduates emerge as confident, versatile performers ready to excel in their chosen specialism, whether pursuing acting roles in theatre, film, and television, establishing careers as professional dancers across multiple genres, or working as triple-threat musical theatre performers. With intensive training at dedicated campus locations and access to outstanding facilities, you’ll develop the technical excellence and creative adaptability to work across diverse performance platforms, from intimate studio productions to major professional venues. Through expert mentorship, industry connections, and comprehensive vocational training, you’ll transform your artistic passion into a sustainable professional career in the competitive performing arts industry.
Year 1
All students take the following core modules in their first year of study. Full module detail is subject to final approval.
Core module (30 credits) in the Autumn Trimester
Core module (30 credits) in the Autumn Trimester
Core module (30 credits) in the Spring Trimester
Core module (30 credits) in the Spring Trimester
Core module (60 credits) in the Summer Trimester
Course Fees
Please visit our Fees page for information on access to Student Loans. Please note, UK students eligible for loans are able to borrow the full course fee for Performers College degrees.
Alumni Discount
Eligible BIMM University alumni commencing a postgraduate programme will receive a £1,000 discount on their tuition fees.
Career Support & Graduate Destinations
You’ll receive tailored career advice, participate in showreel creation, and have direct introduction to a panel of industry agents.
Take a look at our exciting graduate success stories here.
Application Process
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