To apply to join the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Top-Up), you’ll need to have successfully completed or be in the process of completing a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as a Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or an equivalent course. Your study will need to be in a similar subject area. 

You may also be eligible if you’ve completed 240 credits of a BA (Hons) degree in a related subject and are looking to transfer for your final year.

We’ll review your previous study to make sure it aligns with the course, using our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. This helps us ensure you’re fully prepared to succeed at Level 6.

You will also need to submit a digital audition - full information about the audition process will be sent to you when you enquire about the course. 

You can apply for the course via the UCAS website citing the information below:

Course Title:  BA (Hons) Musical Theatre  (Top-Up)

Institution Code: L52

UCAS Code W713

Location Codes: Liverpool L; London N; Newcastle T

Entry Point: 3

Questions ? 

If you’re unsure whether your qualification is suitable or have questions about the application process, our Admissions team will be happy to advise you.  E: admissions@lma.ac.uk  or Tel/SMS/WhatsApp 07723 611410

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Awarded by: Regent’s University London

Tuition Fees (Full-Time, per Year): £9525

To ensure we can continue to invest in the student experience, tuition fees may rise each year of your course. For home students they will not exceed the cap set by the government. This is set out in our Terms and conditions and Tuition Fee Policy both can be found on our policies page.

Information for all Applicants who receive funding from Student Finance Wales.ALL LMA Undergraduate courses ARE eligible for funding from SFW.  LMA courses are NOT affected by recent changes made by the Welsh Government to funding for some creative courses offered by specialist providers.   Any queries about eligibility please contact LMA directly.  

Additional Costs: Students will need suitable attire and may incur costs for project expenses and tickets (including end of year shows).

Bring your skills centre stage in a full-scale live musical theatre production. You’ll collaborate as part of a performance company to explore, rehearse, and stage a complete show—developing original concepts, refining your technique, and delivering a polished performance to a live audience. This is your opportunity to showcase your creative voice and graduate with professional-level experience.

Craft your professional performer showcase with confidence. In this module, you’ll select material that highlights your unique strengths across singing, acting, and dance, and present it in a professional setting. With support and feedback, you’ll refine your performance and build a showcase designed to help launch your musical theatre career.

Prepare to launch your dance career with a comprehensive promotional portfolio. You’ll learn how to market yourself professionally through showreels, websites, digital branding, CV writing, and promotional materials. Industry insight sessions and career planning workshops will help you identify your target audience and employment sector while giving you the tools to present yourself confidently to agents, employers, casting directors, and producers across the musical theatre and creative industries.

Take control of your learning by researching a topic that reflects your personal interests and future career goals within the creative industries. You’ll explore an area of contemporary debate, emerging trend, or professional issue in depth—applying research skills, critical analysis, and academic writing techniques to create a fully developed research project. This independent investigation allows you to showcase your intellectual curiosity and professional insight alongside your performance training.

At LMA, we believe in learning by doing. You’ll spend most of your time in studios, rehearsal rooms and performance spaces, taking part in practical sessions led by experienced professionals who know what it takes to succeed on stage.

You’ll learn through a blend of tutor-led workshops, rehearsals, ensemble work and solo development, supported by one-to-one feedback and group critiques. Alongside this, you'll explore the history, theory and business of musical theatre – helping you understand the wider industry and where you fit within it.

Your progress will be assessed through a mix of practical performances, showreels, vocal and dance demonstrations, creative projects, and reflective portfolios – all designed to prepare you for the real-world demands of a career in musical theatre. You’ll also build a professional portfolio and take part in industry-standard showcases, so you graduate with real tools to launch your career.

Key Skills You'll Graduate With:

Triple Threat Training – Industry-ready performance skills in singing, acting, and dance for stage and screen.

Live Performance Experience – Hands-on involvement in professional-standard productions and showcases.

• Creative Collaboration – Strong teamwork and communication skills developed through ensemble and group work.

• Industry Knowledge – A clear understanding of how the performing arts sector works, including auditioning and freelancing.

• Personal Branding & Promotion – A polished professional portfolio including showreel, CV, and digital assets.

• Adaptability & Innovation – Confidence to perform across styles and settings, embracing new tech and trends.

• Reflective & Critical Thinking – Skills to evaluate and improve your creative work and navigate your career path.

With a strong foundation in acting, singing and dance, you’ll graduate as a confident and adaptable performer ready to take on the professional world. Many of our students go on to work in theatre, film, TV, touring productions, cruise lines and live entertainment.

Your training also opens doors beyond the stage – from choreography and directing, to arts education, fitness and wellbeing, and behind-the-scenes roles in stage production. You’ll also be equipped to pursue freelance work, set up your own performance company or continue into postgraduate study in performance or creative entrepreneurship.