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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.


I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services 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

Everyone at the College was really helpful, and there’s lots of facilities, meaning it’s very easy to get your work done on time, and get good grades. The teaching and support was excellent, they were always on top of it, and made sure you got work done on time and you were challenged. Everyone is friendly and its really diverse, meaning you can get involved in lots of different things.

Conor Ward, BTEC student