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COURSE OVERVIEW

DEGREE COURSE

COHORT SIZE

20/ YEAR GROUP*

COURSE AWARD

B.A. (Hons)

COURSE DURATION

3 YEARS FULL TIME

CONTACT HOURS

30/ WEEK (average)

LEVEL FOUR (Year One)

Revise, Optimise & Motivate

In your first year, you’ll build on existing training and adapt to the intensity of conservatoire-style study. Alongside developing technique, you’ll begin academic and reflective practice and gain your first public performance experiences.

Modules include:

Dance Technique 1 – Jazz (only summative assessed genre) plus Ballet & Tap for placement, rhythm, versatility
Singing & Acting 1 – Vocal health, diction, improvisation, text & character basics
Musical Theatre Practice (Ensemble Skills) – Company singing, text & movement
Ensemble Singing 1 – Harmony, diction, phrasing, score reading
Creative Workshop (Theatre in Education) – Devise and perform for local schools
Book Musical 1 – First fully staged production
Historical Perspectives & Music Theory – Academic grounding in MT & musicianship
Independent Learning Project – Reflect on growth and set strategies

Fees

Tuition Fees

BA (Hons): £9,535 per year
ROM operates a curriculum guarantee, meaning all timetabled classes—totalling 30+ contact hours per week—are fully covered by student loan funding.
There are no extra charges for any scheduled training, ensuring your core development as a performer is fully supported within your standard course costs.

Scholarships & Support

ROM is committed to making training accessible.

Scholarships are available for students demonstrating exceptional talent, and we provide guidance on bursaries and a range of external financial support options beyond ROM Theatre Arts.

We can also offer payment plans and provide guidance on funding pots and grant applications to help support your training.

Related Costs

While tuition covers all timetabled classes, students should be aware of extra costs that may arise throughout training. These vary per individual and may include:

University partnership fee
Apparel and course-specific clothing
Conditioning equipment
Transport and travel
Production-related costs
Photocopying / reprographics
Professional headshots
Access to organised student social events and excursions
Digital devices (e.g. tablet or laptop)
Stationery and organisational materials
Personal injury and mental health insurance or cash-back plan
Spotlight subscription
Open classes / networking opportunities
Show tickets
Library fees
Research costs

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

GCSEs: English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) – required
Level 3 training in Performing Arts, Dance or Drama – preferred, but not essential
UCAS points: Not required (applications are made directly to ROM)

Applicants with significant prior training or professional experience may be considered through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.

Audition

All applicants are required to attend an audition, demonstrating ability across dance, singing, and acting.

Dance/ Movement Workshop: Jazz-based technique and routine (75–90 mins)
Solo Song: Musical Theatre style, max 90 seconds
One monologue: Any Style, max 90 seconds
Optional: One solo dance routine, 90 seconds

Applicants showing high levels of performance skill may be considered for entry even if they do not fully meet academic requirements.

LEVEL FIVE (Year TWO)

Year Two extends and refines your skills, raising technical standards and performance demands. You’ll step into principal/swing roles and collaborate on new writing.

Modules include:

Dance Technique 2 – Advanced Jazz (assessed) with Ballet & Tap
Singing & Acting 2 – Extended repertoire, deeper character exploration
Musical Theatre Practice (Principal Skills) – Featured roles, swing/understudy prep
Ensemble Singing 2 – Complex harmonies, stylistic interpretation
Creative Project (New Writing) – Collaborate with a writer to create new MT
Book Musical 2 – Fully staged production with advanced role responsibility
Contemporary MT & Musical Theatre Analysis – Explore contemporary works & canonical repertoire
Professional Development Study – Career planning & personal artistic identity

REFINe, OWN & Maximise

LEVEL six (Year THREE)

Your final year prepares you for the industry through advanced training, original work, and professional exposure.

Modules include:

Dance Technique 3 – Audition-style Jazz, artistry, stamina, employability
Singing & Acting 3 – Audition portfolios, sight-reading, emotional authenticity
Creative Professional Performance – Devise & perform a new musical (30–35 mins)
Book Musical 3 – Final large-scale production to professional standards
Independent Academic Study – Dissertation, lecture-demo, or performance project

Plus

Industry Introductions – Present yourself to casting directors and agents for professional representation for entry into the "business"

PRO. PREPERATION

The BA (Hons) Professional Musical Theatre at ROM Theatre Arts is validated by the University of Chichester and provides rigorous, industry-focused training designed to create adaptable, resilient, and versatile performers.

This is a course built on intensity, quality, and individual care. With 30+ conservatoire-style contact hours each week, weekly 1-to-1 singing lessons, and small year groups capped at 20, you’ll receive a level of unrivaled personal attention that ensures every performer can reach their full potential.

Here you will find:

Experienced mentors and industry experts leading your training
Professional support staff who care for your progress and wellbeing
A supportive learning environment

We recognise that Musical Theatre is an ever-evolving industry. Our curriculum reflects that reality: Jazz is the only summatively assessed dance discipline, encompassing Technical Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop supported by other key disciplines such as Ballet, Tap, and Contemporary; acting across text, screen, improvisation, and song; and vocal training across legit and contemporary styles. With 20 Skills Weeks per year, students refine technique, explore creativity, and shape their individual artistry ready to further their development in production modules.

Performance is at the heart of your training. Across three years, you’ll appear in musicals, pantomimes, new writing projects, variety showcases, London performances, sharings, and a professional agent showcase. These opportunities ensure you graduate with the confidence and experience to step directly into the profession.

Alongside artistry, we prepare you for the practical realities of a sustainable career. Professional development is embedded: audition technique, contracts, branding, wellbeing, and portfolio building (such as headshots and showreels). Our strong pastoral support — including the One Dance UK wellness package, Virtual GP, personal tutors, and mental health first aiders — ensures you can thrive both as an artist and as an individual.

Entering its 20th year of professional training, ROM Theatre Arts has built a reputation for producing performers who work across the West End, international tours, TV, and film.

Our graduates don’t just join the industry — they shape its future.