Overview

The Musical Theatre Company programme at Leeds Conservatoire offers a unique training environment where students function as a professional ensemble while developing their individual artistic identities. This master's level course bridges the gap between traditional conservatoire practice and the demands of the contemporary industry.

Why Musical Theatre Company at Leeds Conservatoire?

Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities at Playhouse Square, featuring bespoke dance and drama studios with panoramic city views. The institution maintains powerful industry links with prestigious organisations such as Leeds Playhouse, Opera North, and Red Ladder. These partnerships provide students with direct access to professional networks, creative mentorship, and high-profile performance opportunities within the UK’s vibrant theatrical landscape.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 20600 per year
National fee: GBP 15400 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on technical mastery and the creation of original work through collaborative practice. Modules may include:

Collaborative Practice
Applied Musical Theatre Context
Skills for the Musical Theatre Performer
Performance Project
Major Project

Careers with Musical Theatre Company

Graduates are equipped for diverse roles within the performing arts sector. The programme prepares students for professional careers as actors, performers, and presenters. Additionally, the focus on creative development enables graduates to pursue pathways in directing, choreography, and writing. Many alumni also find success as workshop facilitators or educators, utilising the advanced pedagogical and performance skills gained during their intensive training at the conservatoire.

Programme Structure

What you will study?

Creative and Collaborative Thinking
Skills for the Musical Theatre Performer
Performance project
Applied Musical Theatre Context
Major project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Musicology Drama View 162 other Masters in Drama in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good honours degree in any subject, with an upper 2nd (2:1) classification or equivalent, usually theatre, music or

theatre/music-related, but qualifications in other fields will also be reviewed and considered.OR

Equivalent professional experience may also be accepted and reviewed at application and audition stages (see our APEL process).
All suitable applicants are invited for interview and/or audition
All students requiring a visa to study in the UK must meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's English
Language requirement of IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15400 GBP / year

≈ 15400 GBP / year

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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