This dynamic subject area offers multiple courses across the disciplines of dance, music, and musical theatre; giving you the opportunity to train as a versatile and expressive artist.
Whether your passion lies in choreography, performance, songwriting, or stage production, you’ll develop a strong foundation in technique, creative practice, and performance-making.
At City St George’s, you’ll learn from industry professionals and experienced practitioners across all three disciplines.
You will explore physical theatre, vocal technique, composition, improvisation, movement, music theory, and ensemble work, while gaining insight into the cultural, social, and historical contexts of the performing arts.
Through studio-based training, rehearsals, and live performance opportunities, you’ll build confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills.
You will also gain experience in devising original work, interpreting scripts and scores, and working across art forms in interdisciplinary projects.
Your learning will be supported by masterclasses, industry talks, and visits to theatres and music venues, helping you to connect your studies with professional practice.
There is also a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and the power of the arts to engage communities and support health and social change.
Explore our dance, music and musical theatre courses
Career perspectives
A degree in Music, or Dance and Musical Theatre opens up diverse career paths across the creative industries.
You might work as a performer, choreographer, composer, musical director, or creative producer - or apply your skills in education, community arts, arts management, or health and wellbeing projects.
Graduates also progress to postgraduate training or conservatoire study, while others go on to create their own companies or lead interdisciplinary arts projects.
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