Master of Arts - Musical Theatre

Course overview

Accelerated Musical Theatre Master's combining intensive practical training, industry experience and seven performance projects. Students choose Performance or Creative pathway and undertake workshops, masterclasses, production work, industry engagement and individual singing lessons.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

Musical Theatre / Performing Arts

Duration

1 year full-time; accelerated nine-month programme

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£16,920 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

50% of the first-year tuition fees

City

Chichester

Country

England

Campus

Bishop Otter Campus

Official course page

https://www.chi.ac.uk/stage-and-screen/course/ma-musical-theatre/

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

• 4-year Bachelor's degree: 60-65% or GPA 2.4+; OR 2-year Bachelor's followed by 2-year Master's at a recognised higher education institution: 60-65% or GPA 2.6/4.0+.

General entry requirements

A good undergraduate degree OR significant and/or documented professional experience in Musical Theatre performance.

Scholarships & discounts

Current University international scholarships are published for 2026, not specifically confirmed for January 2027: South Asia Scholarship £3,000 for Master's; Global Distinction Scholarship £2,750; Early Bird Discount £2,000 if offer accepted by 30 April 2026. Only one University award/discount may be held.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Course modules

• Black Box Project; Out of the Box Project; Straight Play Project; Juke Box Project; New Musical Project; Main Show Production; Industry: Forum and Showcase. Indicative and subject to change.