Musical Theatre University of West London

Overview

Throughout the Musical Theatre course from University of West London you will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of knowledge and make an original and important contribution to the subject area. 

Career opportunities:

A PhD degree in Musical Theatre – the highest academic qualification, based on the advanced study and independent research – opens up an array of career opportunities both in academia and within the performing arts industries. 

Many students go on to pursue an academic career, following the PhD with postdoctoral study, then a fellowship or lectureship.

During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:

• written and oral communication
• research and information management
• public speaking
• project management
• leadership
• critical thinking
• collaboration
• analysis and problem-solving
• conflict resolution
• negotiation.

By the end of your Musical Theatre research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.

• further and higher education lecturer 
• postdoctoral researcher 
• freelance performer 
• session vocalist/performer 
• touring musical theatre artist 
• musical director/conductor 
• composer and arranger 
• producer.