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HNC Foundation Musical Theatre:
Full-time study (16 hours)
Duration: one year
Qualification: HNC
Hours per week: 16 hours
Cost: £6500
Entry Age: 16 years
Entry requirements: By audition, 27 UCAS points
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is a full time course (16 Hours) with students attending for 2 days per week enabling the student to work alongside their study. It is designed to offer an introduction to musical theatre and focuses on all three elements of singing, dance and acting. As GAMTA provides triple threat training, all three elements of acting, singing and dance have an equal focus and are equally weighted.
HNC units/classes studied…
Acting 1: Developing acting skills using Stanislavski method.
Jazz for Musical Theatre 1: Developing the technical skills in Jazz Dance
Movement: Developing physical skills using your body as actor and storyteller
Singing Skills 1: Developing sound vocal technique, appropriate repertoire and finding your own voice
Performance 1: Performing in fully staged musicals to public audiences
Vocal Techniques 1: Developing your voice as an actor and storyteller
Tap: Developing tap dance skills and technique as required for musical theatre
Graded Unit 1: How to prepare songs and scenes for audition and performance
Professional Development for Actors: Learning about the practicalities of the industry; audition technique and protocols, getting an agent, working with casting directors, how to make showreels, preparing for auditions, tax responsibilities
Score Interpretation for Musical Theatre: Learning how to read an interpret a score for audition purposes.
Applications for 2026/27 Are NOW OPEN!
We are delighted to welcome applications from aspiring performers across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Places are still available for September 2026 entry on our:
2-Year HND in Musical Theatre
3-Year BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre
Level 6 1-year BA (Hons) Top-Up Degree in Musical Theatre (for learners holding a suitable Level 5 qualification or equivalent)
Our next audition will take place on Friday, 14 August 2026 and may be one of the final audition opportunities for September 2026 entry.
Auditions are free of charge.
If you are unable to attend in person, we are happy to arrange an online audition.
We encourage prospective learners to apply early to avoid disappointment.
For further information or to discuss your application, please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@gamta.co.uk
