Musical Theatre MA - 2020/1

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 7

Final award and programme/pathway title

MA Musical Theatre

Subsidiary award(s)

Award	Title
PGDip	Musical Theatre
PGCert	Musical Theatre

Modes of study

	Route code	Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time	PRC63005	180 credits and 90 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Dance, Drama and Performance

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Guildford School of Acting

Programme Leader

NICHOLLS Stewart (GSA)

Date of production/revision of spec

22/01/2022

Educational aims of the programme

To deepen experiential knowledge, ability and critical understanding of the integrated practice of musical theatre
To develop a comprehensive theoretical and experiential understanding of the techniques and methodologies inherent in the practice of musical theatre
To enable an advanced knowledge of context, style, genre and idiom in the practice of musical theatre
To provide an ensemble training context for the development of professional skills based on practical and theoretical understanding and reflective practice
To enable the student to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical knowledge of how to research and create independent practice

Programme learning outcomes

	Attributes Developed	Awards	Ref.
Demonstrate integrated skills in acting, singing and dancing to a professional level	K	PGDip
Examine current and historical practitioners their theories and practices	K	PGCert, PGDip, MA
Understand and evaluate the lineage of the musical theatre profession	K	PGCert, PGDip, MA
Develop a sophisticated tool kit of performance techniques	K	PGDip, MA
Critically analyse, reflect upon and evaluate yours and others' work	C	PGDip, MA
Examine research theory and its application	C	PGDip, MA
Evaluate the relationship between the performer, the narrative, the rehearsal, and performance context	C	PGCert, PGDip
Develop a performance, imagination and understanding of style and genre	C	PGDip, MA
Demonstrate discipline and consistency in a professional context	P	PGDip, MA
Develop a professional profile through selection, preparation and performance material	P	PGDip, MA
Communicate effectively in a physical, verbal or written forum	P	PGCert, PGDip
Demonstrate effective collaborative skills within a creative process	P	PGCert, PGDip, MA
Develop and demonstrate the effective application of learned practices	T	PGDip
Demonstrate creative, original and imaginative approaches to work in performance	T	PGDip, MA
Demonstrate a continually developing approach to skills acquisition	T	PGCert, PGDip, MA
Establish an understanding of the performing arts profession and the individuals¿ role within it	T	PGCert, PGDip

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are 15, 30, 45 or 60 credits and are either semester based or year-long. GSA delivers its provision across three teaching blocks, within the University of Surrey’s existing semester structure.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Full-time

Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Semester
MUTM028	DANCE TECHNIQUES	Compulsory	30	Cross Year
MUTM029	VOCAL TECHNIQUES	Compulsory	30	Cross Year
MUTM030	ACTING TECHNIQUES	Compulsory	15	Year-long
MUTM031	MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTICE: 1	Compulsory	15	Year-long
MUTM032	MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTICE: 2	Compulsory	15	Year-long
MUTM033	PUBLIC PERFORMANCE	Compulsory	15	Year-long
MUTM034	PROFESSIONAL REALISATION	Compulsory	60	Cross Year

Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7

N/A

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics	Y
Professional Training Year (PTY)	N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY)	N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme)	N
Study exchange (Level 5)	N
Dual degree	N

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.