MA Musical Theatre Writing

Entry requirements

A good honours degree in any subject, with a 2nd (2:2) classification or equivalent, usually theatre, music or theatre/music-related, but qualifications in other fields will also be reviewed and considered.

OR

• Equivalent professional experience may also be accepted and reviewed at application and audition stages
• All suitable applicants are invited for interview and/or audition
• All students requiring a visa to study in the UK must meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's English Language requirement of IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MA Musical Theatre Writing is the first and only course in the UK specifically designed to develop the next generation of Musical Theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists. It is an individually tailored programme for anyone interested in creating new musical theatre and pursuing a professional career as a creative within the industry, whether as a composer, writer, lyricist, or any combination of the above.

This unique course focuses on developing your creative artistry in both solo and collaborative settings, offering opportunities to work closely with students and staff across our full suite of MA programmes.

By collaborating with leading institutions across the North of England and internationally renowned practitioners (including professional composers, lyricists, book writers, dramaturgs, and facilitators) students will graduate with a strong portfolio of work, a deep understanding of how to build and lead a creative team, and a distinctive artistic voice to help shape the Musical Theatre of tomorrow.

Information for international students

https://www.leedsconservatoire.ac.uk/courses/international-applicants/

Fees and funding

https://www.leedsconservatoire.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-study/fees-funding