Overview
The Musical Theatre Creatives programme at Leeds Conservatoire offers a unique environment for composers, lyricists, and librettists to refine their artistic voices. Students engage in an intensive curriculum that balances individual creative development with the collaborative demands of the modern theatre industry. This master's level training ensures that graduates are prepared to lead creative teams and produce original, high-quality musical theatre works.
Why Musical Theatre Creatives at Leeds Conservatoire?
Leeds Conservatoire provides an unparalleled setting for theatre makers, featuring a £60 million development at Playhouse Square with state-of-the-art studio spaces. The institution maintains strong professional links with prestigious organisations such as Leeds Playhouse, Opera North, and Red Ladder. These partnerships offer students direct access to the professional industry, providing mentorship from West End practitioners and opportunities to showcase work at the annual Leeds Theatre Festival.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: GBP 14800 per year
- National fee: GBP 12000 per year
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Syllabus
Modules may include:
- Collaborative Practice
- Applied Musical Theatre Context
- Skill for the Theatre Creative
- Major Project
- Performance Project
Careers with Musical Theatre Creatives
Graduates are equipped for a variety of professional roles within the performing arts and creative industries. Potential career paths include working as a professional writer, composer, or lyricist for stage and screen. Additionally, the skills gained on the programme prepare students for roles such as artistic directors of new companies, workshop facilitators, directors, and educators within the global musical theatre sector.
Programme Structure
What you will study
- Creative and Collaborative Thinking
- Applied Musical Theatre Context
- Skills of the Musical Theatre Creative
- Performance Project
- Major project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Music Musicology Drama View 212 other Masters in Music in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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 ortheatre/music-related, but qualifications in other fields will also be reviewed and considered.
- Equivalent professional experience may also be accepted and reviewed at application and audition stages (see our APELprocess),
- 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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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents14800 GBP / year≈ 14800 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents12000 GBP / year≈ 12000 GBP / year
Living costs
Leeds
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Musical Theatre Creatives.
Available Scholarships
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