Musical Theatre BA (Hons) - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Musical Theatre |
| DipHE | Musical Theatre |
| CertHE | Musical Theatre |
Professional recognition
Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT)
Accredited by the Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | URC13002 | 360 credits and 180 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, Business and Social Sciences - Guildford School of Acting
Programme Leader
NICHOLLS Stewart (GSA)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- Train and develop actors with an appreciation and understanding of creative, aesthetic and communication high order performance skills in a broad range of artistic situations.
- Provide a theoretical understanding and critical awareness of key theatrical, cultural and social contexts
- Develop intellectual and practical skills to reinforce and articulate self-reflection and critical awareness
- Develop critical and independent practitioners imbued with a sense of learning as a lifetime pursuit via a commitment to professional and personal development
- Provide an integrated approach within an academic and vocational creative training environment in pursuit of developing and sustaining a career within the performance and entertainment industries
- Introduce and develop the relevant skills and techniques required of the contemporary musical theatre performer within a variety of performance contexts and environments
- Explore and investigate a variety of key contextual, cultural and performance related issues and practitioners and frame them appropriately within their cultural, social, political and theoretical contexts
- Acquire and develop the vocal and physical techniques, skills and universal vocabularies inherent within the profession
- Develop collaborative and independent practitioners through research, critical engagement and reflective analysis
- Introduce and develop the cognitive and practical skills to enable students to interface with the profession on an artistic, creative and commercial level
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Demonstrate integrated skills in acting, singing and dancing to a professional level. | K | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Examine current and historical practitioners their theories and practices. | K | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Understand and evaluate the history of your profession | K | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Develop a sophisticated tool kit of performance techniques. | K | Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Critically analyse, reflect upon and evaluate yours and other¿s work. | C | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Examine research theory and its application | C | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Evaluate the relationship between the performer, the narrative, the rehearsal, and performance context. | C | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Develop a performance, imagination and understanding of style and genre. | C | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate discipline and consistency in a professional context. | T | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Develop a professional profile through selection, preparation and performance material. | T | Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Communicate effectively in a physical, verbal or written forum | T | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate effective collaborative skills within a creative process. | T | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Develop and demonstrate the effective application of learned practices. | P | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate creative, original and imaginative approaches to work in performance. | P | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate a continually developing approach to skills acquisition | P | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) | |
| Establish an understanding of the performing arts profession and the individuals¿ role within it. | P | DipHE, Ord, BA (Hons) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). 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:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUT1021 | DANCE 1 | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT1022 | SINGING AND MUSIC 1 | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT1023 | ACTING 1 | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT1024 | REHEARSAL AND RESEARCH | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUT2022 | DANCE 2 | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT2023 | SINGING AND MUSIC 2 | Compulsory | 15 | Year-long |
| MUT2024 | ACTING 2 | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT2025 | PROFESSIONAL SKILLS | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT2026 | THE SMALL SCALE MUSICAL | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
N/A
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUT3015 | ADVANCED TECHNIQUES | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT3016 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT3017 | REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| MUT3018 | RESEARCH AND REFLECTION | Compulsory | 15 | Year-long |
| MUT3019 | THE BOOK MUSICAL | Compulsory | 15 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
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 |
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