Train as an actor who can work confidently across both acting and musical theatre through integrated conservatoire training in acting, singing and supporting dance skills.
The BA (Hons) Acting (Musical Theatre) at Italia Conti is a three-year, full-time vocational programme for students aged 18+ (17+ for applicants from Scotland), delivered collaboratively by specialist teams from both the School of Acting and the School of Musical Theatre & Dance.
Training is acting-led, with singing and dance fully integrated into performance practice. You will build strong technical foundations across all three disciplines, while developing the ability to move between straight acting and musical theatre work with control and clarity.
Across the three years, training progresses from foundational technique to integrated performance and industry-facing work. You will work on a range of intensive projects and productions, culminating in fully staged performances, a West End Industry Showcase, and direct engagement with agents, casting directors and industry professionals.
Alongside studio training, you will develop the wider skills required of a professional performer, including audition technique, self-taping, industry knowledge and independent creative practice. You will graduate as a confident, adaptable and industry-ready performer, equipped to enter the profession and sustain a career across acting and musical theatre.
In first year you focus on the fundamentals of the core disciplines and early skill integration. Training supports the development of skills across Acting and Musical Theatre, establishing secure foundations in both genres.
You will build a foundation in acting principles as you are introduced to core ideas from Konstantin Stanislavski’s system, explored through the work of practitioners including Uta Hagen, Michael Chekhov, Sanford Meisner, and Mike Alfreds. Alongside this, you engage with non-traditional approaches, including Viola Spolin, Sharrell D. Luckett, and Tia M. Shaffer. Through improvisation and text work, you develop the skills required to create convincing characters. This marks the beginnings of assembling the actors’ personal toolbox.
You work with traditional musical theatre material and stimuli, developing an understanding of historical performance contexts alongside lyrical and traditional singing styles. Ballet and Jazz are introduced to develop fundamental dance skills, coordination, and musicality. Two weekly musical theatre workshops explore singing, acting, dance and movement as your begin to develop stagecraft and rehearsal room ettiquette.
You will recieve a weekly 1:1 singing lesson to work on vocal technique development focusing on the fundamentals of voice production (posture and alignment, breath, tone, resonance and articulation) and organising these behaviours for lyrical and traditional singing styles.
Contextual Practice develops reflection and critical thinking. You apply historical and contextual study directly to studio work and develop as a thinking performer.
Los proyectos típicos de este año pueden incluir:
In second year, core technical training continues at a more advanced and integrated level. Project work becomes more sustained and intensive, with disciplines working in full interdependence.
You are required to sustain and develop character across longer and more demanding performance contexts, strengthening professional performance skills.
You are introduced to advanced naturalistic and non-naturalistic texts, building on the foundations established in Level 4.
You work with contemporary musical theatre and Pop/Rock material and stimuli, developing an understanding of historical performance contexts alongside Contemporary Commercial (CCM) singing styles. Ballet and Jazz continue into year 2 dance skills. Two weekly musical theatre workshops explore singing, acting, dance and movement as you refine your stagecraft and rehearsal room ettiquette in preparation for extended rehearsal and performance intensive projects.
You will recieve a weekly 1:1 singing lesson to work on vocal technique development focusing on more advanced voice production including extending vocal range, vocal flexibility, riffs and runs, and mixed voice whilst, organising these behaviours for contemporary and Pop/Rock singing styles.
Contextual Practice continues to develop reflection and critical thinking. You integrate practice-research approaches into theatre-making, preparing for the Independent Performance Project in Level 6.
Los proyectos típicos de este año pueden incluir:
You may also participate in a tour to a London-based Musical Theatre Cabaret venue (optional).
In third year, the training draws together all previous study to prepare you for a career as a professional actor and musical theatre performer.
You perform in:
These industry-facing performances provide you with enhanced exposure and networking opportunities with agents, casting directors, and creatives at this key moment in your training as your prepare for graduation into industry.
Professional Preparation and Employability workshops refine audition technique across the core disciplines and support wider professional practice, including:
For your Independent Performance Project, you create a practical piece of theatre in response to a question, theme, or stimulus, demonstrating independent professional practice. You will write, produce and perform in a 15 minute piece of theatre.
You will take part in a range of performance and skills-based classes and workshops designed to further develop industry readiness, to ensure graduate match fit and ready to audition and work professionally. This includes weekly classes in Singing Rep, Acting Through Song, Jazz Performance and Acting for Screen.
You also receive weekly 1:1 singing lessons and you will once again, perform in the Italia Conti Christmas Carol Concert.
Matrícula | £10,050 por año académico, pagadero por adelantado en plazos trimestrales.
Financiación estudiantil Se dispone de financiación para estudiantes, incluido el acceso a un préstamo para la matrícula y un préstamo para el mantenimiento del estudiante.
Cuota de inscripción en la audición | £45 (no reembolsable).
Depósito | Se requiere un depósito de £275 para reservar y aceptar una plaza en el programa.
Exenciones de tarifas Los solicitantes que cumplan los requisitos pueden beneficiarse de exenciones del pago de la tasa de audición y del depósito.
Un desglose de los costes asociados del programa y más información sobre la exención de tasas están disponibles en la página de Tasas y Financiación
Scholarships are awarded upon outcome of audition. You may apply for a bursary after receiving an offer of study by contacting admissions@italiaconti.co.uk
Para obtener más información sobre las tasas para estudiantes internacionales, consulte nuestra página de Solicitudes Internacionales.
¿Qué costos adicionales debo esperar?
Otros costos opcionales:
Las solicitudes se realizan directamente a Italia Conti y no requieren una solicitud de UCAS. Debe completar el formulario de solicitud y pagar una tarifa de audición no reembolsable de £45 para ser considerado. Estas tarifas actúan tanto como tarifa de administración para procesar su solicitud como un depósito no reembolsable para una plaza en el día de audición.
You are only required to apply for one programme, and encouraged to express on the form if you have interest in any other programmes, in addition to the programme directly being applied for. All applicants are considered for the respective One Year Fully funded CertHE Foundation Programmes, by standard.
Places on our programmes are limited; it is usual for drama schools to make more offers than there are places. Acceptances are dealt with on a first come first serve basis and so early acceptance is advised. Once a programme offer has expired, an offerholder will be moved to the waiting list.
The application deadline for this programme is 28 February 2027. Late applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Tras completar el proceso de solicitud, se le invitará a preparar, grabar y enviar un video de audición en el que los aspirantes deberán demostrar una variedad de habilidades. Los solicitantes de la primera ronda recibirán el resultado de su envío de audición dentro de las 4 semanas posteriores a su recepción. Esto es para garantizar que cada envío reciba nuestra dedicación y atención a tiempo completo.
Esta etapa nos permite explorar su trabajo con mayor profundidad, evaluar su capacidad de respuesta a las indicaciones y comprender cómo se integra en un entorno de formación.
El día de la segunda convocatoria también es una oportunidad para que experimentes la filosofía de la escuela, conozcas al profesorado y a los estudiantes de nuestros programas, y obtengas una perspectiva de la formación que realizarías. Los candidatos convocados de nuevo recibirán el resultado de su audición de segunda convocatoria en un plazo de 2 semanas.
Full information on what to prepare for your auditions can be found here.
Entry to BA Acting (Musical Theatre) requires the following:
Admission through recognition of non-standard entry qualifications/experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis for candidates who demonstrate exceptional talent or who can satisfy the panel of their ability to successfully complete the programme. Non-standard entry is assessed at audition and interview. Students without a Level 2 English qualification may be asked to complete a non-standard entry written task.
Applicants must have the legal right to reside/study in the UK for the full period of the programme.
1 de septiembre – 11 de diciembre de 2026
4 de enero – 2 de abril de 2027
26 de abril – 23 de julio de 2027
Vuelve pronto para consultar las fechas del curso para el inicio en septiembre de 2027.
Join us at an Open Day to learn more about the BA Acting (Musical Theatre) programme.
Italia Conti ofrece una gama de cursos cortos Audition Ready para prepararse para las audiciones. Estos programas permiten a los estudiantes trabajar con profesores de tiempo completo, recibir comentarios y experimentar una audición de simulacro de recuperación para el programa.
Encuentre toda la información sobre tarifas y financiación a continuación.
Italia Conti ofrece exenciones de tasas a los solicitantes que cumplan los criterios establecidos, lo que contribuye a garantizar que la situación económica no suponga un obstáculo para presentar la solicitud.
You get to work with people who have different techniques and different ways of working. also people who are in the industry. You’re not only getting taught by industry professionals every day, but you’re getting an insight in the projects from someone who’s actually currently working in the industry.
My training at Italia Conti has truly inspired me. During my time, I felt welcomed into a creative, supportive environment. The facilities are great, they give us everything we need to experiment, rehearse, and perform. Having access to such great studios and performance spaces has really helped me feel more prepared and confident as I grow in my training into becoming a professional artist.
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