Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre

Overview

The BA Musical Theatre Programme focuses on excellence, creating highly-skilled, versatile, entrepreneurial, and professional performers who are creative global citizens and are equipped to navigate a fruitful and diverse career in the performing arts.

Combining world-class facilities and curriculums, SPAA offers a wealth of knowledge and experience, delivered by a faculty comprising of industry professionals. Their experience merges the Western lens of Broadway and the West End with the exciting developmental elements of theatre in the Middle East and internationally.

The full-time, four-year Musical Theatre degree offers students intensive and thorough training in the key disciplines of acting, singing, and dance, incorporating practical learning with an individual focus and multiple performance opportunities.

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Musical Theatre

Students will extensively study the existing Musical Theatre canon and have the opportunity to work with world-renowned creative teams on new, contemporary material, enabling them to become collaborative artists and leaders in their own right. We actively seek students who are passionate and enthusiastic about the art form and who are willing to be curious and ambitious about their artistic development.

Curriculum includes:

Acting - live performance, television, and film
Singing - 1-2-1 technique and repertoire sessions, ensemble and acting through song
Dance - Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and Commercial
Body Conditioning and Fitness
Masterclasses with guest tutors
Workshops and productions
Wellbeing

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Programme Information

Start Date: September 2024

Programme Length: 4 years full-time

Contact Hours: 30 hours per week

For BA - Musical Theatre Programme Content, Structure, Course Descriptors and Credit Hours, click here

Admissions Requirements

General Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at the time of commencement/enrolment for a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate programme at SPAA.
UAE Secondary School Completion Certificate or equivalent approved by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Candidates for performance programmes (e.g., Acting and Musical Theatre) must pass the audition process.
Candidates for the Production Arts Programme must pass the interview process.

English Language Proficiency Requirement:

EmSAT English: Minimum score of 1100.
TOEFL: Minimum score of 500 (paper-based), 61 (iBT), or 173 (CBT).
IELTS (Academic): Band 5.
IELTS (General): Band 5.5.

Certificate of Equivalency:

All enrolled students must obtain an Equivalency Certificate for their Secondary/BA Certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education, except those from the UAE Ministry of Education Curriculum.

Conditional Admission:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum English exam scores must take the SPAA English Placement Test and complete a remedial English course.
Applicants who have not concluded the equivalency process may register for the foundational year by signing a Conditional Admission Contract.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

RPL allows students to enter at an advanced stage based on prior learning, provided they meet 80% of course learning outcomes.
Up to 30 credit hours may be awarded for prior learning, with a minimum course grade of "B" for undergraduate level courses.

Credit Transfer:

Transfer credits from recognized postsecondary institutions are generally accepted where the course content is equivalent to the SPAA course.

How to Apply?

To be considered for the BA Musical Theatre programme, all applicants must register their details by completing the following form.

A member of our Admissions Team will be in touch shortly (please allow 3-4 working days).

All applicants will be required to attend an online or in-person audition/interview with the Programme Leader or a Faculty panel.

Optional: During the application process, you may also submit a short video (max. 3 mins) of yourself performing one (1) song from a musical. We’ve created an easy, step-by-step guide to help you prepare for and present your audition video, if you wish to do so: https://youtu.be/Leu_HBxwK8I.

You may also send us a 1-minute video of another skill you have; for example, movement, monologue, or any other relevant skill you would like to share with us.

For any urgent admissions-related enquiries, feel free to contact us via the following methods:

Email: admissions@spaa.ae

Phone: +971 (0) 6 502 9999 (7.30 AM - 4.30 PM or 8 AM - 1 PM during Term Holidays)

Programme Fees

Year 1: 63,000 AED
Year 2: 66,150 AED
Year 3: 67,252.5 AED
Year 4: 69,457.5 AED

Full and Part Scholarships:

Eligible full-time undergraduate students may apply for a SPAA scholarship upon acceptance into their chosen discipline.

For more information, email admissions@spaa.ae.

Meet Your Faculty

Paul Spicer

Programme Leader - Musical Theatre

Chris Santillán

Lead Tutor - Music Director

Caitlin Marie Rose

Singing Tutor

Anne Carolynn Wick

Lead Tutor - Singing

Kathleen Bell

Lead Tutor of Research and Singing

Liza Balkan

Lead Tutor - Acting

Drew Scott

Lead Tutor - Music Director

Testimonials

Here at SPAA, it doesn’t matter how old you are, what college you graduated from, gender, cultural background or religious affiliations. All that matters is how committed you are, how much work you’re willing to put in and how much of yourself you are willing to give to the process. SPAA is in every way a dream come true.

Huda • BA Acting

I didn’t know what to expect before arriving at SPAA, but as soon as I arrived, it struck me, what an incredible institute this is! It’s a place that provides world-class tutors who care for nothing more than your progress; it provides a safe space for you to explore, discover, and bring out the potential within you. I am grateful and lucky to have been given the opportunity to grow in this wonderful academy.

Adel • BA Musical Theatre

SPAA is an institution built upon a foundation of passionate people who teach with the utmost quality, empathy and understanding. The standards of education and academia are unmatched, with a holistic learning model that would benefit any production artist or performer wanting to refine their skill set.

Nadiah • BA Production Arts

Why study with us?

Situated within the 'Cultural Capital' of the Arab World
Epicentre of inspiration, creativity and innovation
Exclusive masterclasses with international artists
Become the next generation of leaders and change-makers of the performing arts world

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