Level 3 Performing and Production Arts (Musical Theatre)

Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 2 Years

Course Code: PA3FTP002M0

Start Date: September 2026

Awarding Body: UAL

Location: Ignite

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Code: PA3FTP002M0
Please note, course costs shown are per year.

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This Musical Theatre programme delivered at our IGNITE Performing Arts Academy offers intensive training across the three core performance disciplines of acting, singing and dance. You will explore a wide range of musical theatre styles from traditional classics through to current West End shows.

Features and Benefits

Our specialist Performing Arts site is situated in the town of Melton Mowbray alongside our very own commerical performance space, Melton Theatre! The facilities offer a real indsutry-style environment for Performing Arts students to hone their craft and really thrive. Notable alumni include Adrian Scarborough (Gavin & Stacey, The King's Speech, Miranda, and much more!), Owen Warner (Hollyoaks, I'm a Celeb) and Shaka McFarlane (The Voice, Six the Musical)!

Course Content

Projects include:

Traditional Musical Theatre

Contemporary Musical Theatre

Theatre for Children

Film/TV and Urban Dance

West End Musical

Company Performance

Skills and techniques include:

Singing Techniques

Urban Dance

Jazz Dance

Acting Styles and Practitioners

Audition Techniques

Theatre for Children

Rehearsing and Performing

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English. Applicants are also required to attend an audition.

Progression Opportunities

Learners may wish to progress onto our Performing Arts Degree course, which is delivered in partnership with De Montfort University. Alternatively, students may wish to progress directly into employment within the Performing Arts industry

Other progression routes include Drama Schools, 'CDET' accredited Dance Schools, universities, or directly into employment. Previous students have successfully gained places at Mountview, Guildford School of Acting, PPA, Urdang Academy, Birmingham School of Acting and Bird College. Others have successfully gained employment in West End productions, touring work and feature films.