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Performing & Production Arts – Musical Theatre – UAL Level 3 Extended

Level 3 Extended Diploma

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Availability & Details

Musical Theatre - UAL Level 3 Diploma SF1-PAMT3D/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (2 years)

Examination board
University of the Arts London

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Overview

If you have a strong interest in performing and great enthusiasm for musical theatre, then this course is aimed at you. From day one you’ll take part in practical classes where youll develop and apply skills in acting, singing and dancing. To support this work you’ll investigate the background of musical theatre using research, presentation and written formats. As your practical skills develop you’ll set about analysing and evaluating your progress through logbooks and practise diaries. Projects may be either lecturer or student led, depending on your chosen material. Importantly, youll have regular opportunities to perform in musical theatre productions at the College. HSDC is proud to be working in partnership with the University of Winchester to support our Performing Arts students with masterclasses, audition preparation, collaboration projects and progression opportunities.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English Language. You will be required to submit a video of yourself singing a Musical Theatre song of your choice. Those successful will then be invited to take part in a workshop.

You will take part in practical classes where you will develop and apply skills in acting, singing and dancing. Supporting this work you will also investigate the background of musical theatre using research, presentation and written formats.

Many of your classes will be practical where you will be taught techniques in singing, acting and dancing. Some lessons will be theoretical where you will be required to undertake research projects. Projects can be either lecturer-led or student-led depending on the chosen material.

You will be continually assessed through observation in class, coursework and through performance.

You could go on to study in Higher Education either at university or at specialist colleges such as Arts Educational, Mountview, Guildford School of Acting, Performers College and Bird College. This qualification can also lead into teaching or the holiday industry as an entertainer.


“HSDC provided me with the opportunity for autonomous study and the choice of subjects that I wanted to study, which helped me develop relevant knowledge as well as relevant skills for the workplace.”

Lucas Ratcliffe, A Level and CTEC student

The teaching and support was absolutely brilliant, they couldn’t have done anything more or anything better, if I had any questions my lecturers would always stay behind to help me if I needed it and their emails were always open, it was second to none. This college is the best by far.

Amber Searle, BTEC student

My experience at the college was enjoyable and productive, with thoroughly helpful people surrounding you, an excellent experience. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was, with the work shop time and experience I had, it was a great two years preparing me for the next stage.

Edward Smith, BTEC student