Cert HE Dance and Musical Theatre
- Duration 1 year
- Start date September 2025
- Apply by July 2025
- Funding Available
Overview
You will explore different styles to become versatile performers ready to audition for vocational training establishments. You will develop your knowledge of the different offerings available and learn to assess the suitability of these courses for you. You will also develop your understanding of the application process, ensuring you submit a strong personal statement and application.
The programme offers versatile foundational training in the technical and performance skills of ballet, contemporary dance, jazz dance and musical theatre. At the end of the programme, a final performance opportunity is offered to consolidate the holistic learning of the course and provide an opportunity to showcase your work and your progress.
This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion.
REGULATIONS
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Applications are currently closed
Applications for the 2026/27 Academic Year will open soon.
Programme Specification
Structure
The one-year CertHE provides a teaching cycle of two semesters, comprising four modules in total. This model suits the requirements of pre-vocational training, providing time for a thorough grounding in of a range of techniques throughout the year.
The modules available offer a training in dance technique (Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary Dance, along with body conditioning and an introduction to dance science), musical theatre audition preparation (song and monologue preparation along with Singing and Acting skills), application preparation and performance.
Entry requirements
Applicants are normally expected to have:
- Normally 96 UCAS tariff points
- Demonstration of an appropriate level of dance experience to benefit from the programme, as demonstrated at audition
- A physical aptitude necessary to safely and successfully study the programme
GCSE requirements or equivalents
Normally a minimum of grade 4 in English, or the equivalent qualification, plus two other GCSEs.
UCAS Tariff Points
Normally, calculated from a minimum of 2 but a maximum of 3 A levels (or equivalents*) either on their own or in combinations. AS qualifications (or equivalents) up to a maximum of one A level.
*A-Level Equivalents: Normally, BTEC Level 3 qualifications, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers and Advanced Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, Norwegian Vitnemål, German Abitur, Apolyterion et al.
Candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience. Assistance will normally be given by London Studio Centre in preparing an application to Middlesex University for the accreditation of prior learning.
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent qualification. For International applicant the IELTS must be UKVI approved (SELT).
Student visas are available for international applicants.
We are unable to accept applications for deferred entry or defer offers for this course as applicants must retain a high level of fitness prior to enrolment.
Annual Fees
Student finance is available for this course (subject to validation), covering up to £6,185.
Additional Costs
In addition to the Tuition Fees advertised above; students may incur additional costs such as dance equipment (including clothing), travel and maintenance.
Optional additional costs include health insurance/cash plan, Spotlight membership, LSC merchandise, discounted offers, open classes, production recordings, IPD equipment, LSC performances (discounted), printing costs, stationery costs, TOTUM membership (formerly NUS), TFL discount card, sheet music, physiotherapy, massage, Library fines, theatre trips, and headshots.