CertHE - Musical Theatre

Validated by the University of East Anglia

Duration: 2 terms (full-time)
Application Deadline: Jun 2 2025 at 9:00AM

2025/26 Course Fees

Audition Fee : £35
LONDON UK /ROI students : £11,095
LONDON International students : £14,875
MANCHESTER, EXETER, BIRMINGHAM & HERTFORD UK/ROI students : £9,505
MANCHESTER, EXETER, BIRMINGHAM & HERTFORD International students : £13,315
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Course Overview
Course Content
Graduates
Entry
Fees
Auditions and interviews
Showcase

Course Overview

Study our full-time Certificate of Higher Education Musical Theatre course, validated by the University of East Anglia (UEA). This course provides you with an artistically safe and supportive environment, to develop your creative instincts and prepare for future training and career opportunities within the performing arts.  

The course is framed by a focus on discovery. You’ll be trained to develop your own personal skill strengths, cultivate independent growth, expand your artistic vocabulary and grow as a creative artist.

Gain an understanding of different vocational routes and benefit from career tutorials to explore your next steps, alongside focussed audition preparation and 1:1 coaching on auditions.   

A CertHE course is a great option for students from a wide range of backgrounds, whether you want to develop your skills before progressing to a 3-year training option or as a standalone course before entering the industry.

Locations

The CertHE Musical Theatre course runs in several locations in partnership with leading arts venues, giving students the opportunity to study in some of the most creatively vibrant & exciting locations within the UK.

  • London (Peckham)
  • Manchester (Z-arts)
  • Exeter (Exeter Phoenix)
  • Birmingham (Midlands Arts Centre)
  • Hertford (BEAM)

All course locations are led by Mountview staff and will cover the same syllabus.  

Please only apply if you are happy to be considered for study at any of the locations listed above.

Course Content

2025/26 TERM DATES
Autumn term 1 September – 14 December 2025
Spring term 5 January – 1 May 2026

Skills

Spanning over two terms of study, the CertHE course offers a fast-paced, vocational training environment.   

Throughout the course students will investigate and develop their existing practical skills in Musical Theatre, as well as having the opportunity to work in a rehearsal setting and ultimately present a shared performance.  

Students will develop acting, singing, dance, artistic agency and associated skills, including:

  • Acting
  • Actor & Text
  • Acting Through Song
  • Dance: Jazz, Ballet & Routine
  • Singing: Ensemble, Repertoire, Technique
  • 1-1 Private Singing Lessons
  • Voice
  • Movement
  • 1-1 Tutorials
  • Workshops

Projects
  • Connection Project
  • Modern Book Musical
  • Audition Preparation
  • Shakespeare Workshop
  • Mountview BA Workshop and Q&A

2025/26 TERM DATES
Autumn term 1 September – 14 December 2025
Spring term 5 January – 1 May 2026

Skills
  • Acting
  • Acting Through Song
  • Play Reading
  • Improvisation
  • Dance: Jazz, Ballet & Routine
  • Singing: Ensemble, Technique
  • 1-1 Private Singing Lessons
  • Voice
  • Movement
  • 1-1 Tutorials
  • Workshops

Projects
  • Audition Preparation
  • Devised Showcase (Public Sharing)
  • Vocational Portfolio

Our Graduates

Graduates of the programme have gone on to secure places at Mountview, RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA, Arts Ed, Italia Conti, Central School of Speech and Drama, Trinity Laban, Emil Dale, LSMT, Laine Theatre Arts, Royal Academy of Music, Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Rose Bruford and GSA, as well as going directly to work within the industry.

"The foundation in musical theatre was one of the best years of my life – full of fantastic opportunities and the chance to experiment and prepare for the challenges ahead. There was never a dull day and my mind was constantly blown away by information and discoveries!"

- Heather Porte, Mountview Alumna

Entry Information

Admission onto the course is by audition.

Applicants must be aged 18 or turn 18 within the first term of the course. 

If an applicant requires a student visa and their first language is not English, they will need to prove their knowledge of the English language before applying for their student visa. This must be demonstrated by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider or having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that they began when they were under 18.

Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If applicants have any special requirements or access needs, these should be discussed with the course leader/administrator.

Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on grounds of sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.

Upon offer, students must be sure that they are prepared to engage with a wide range of material that may challenge their personal ethical, religious, spiritual or moral beliefs, and present it in a wide range of settings including public performance.

Fees

Audition Fee£35
LONDON UK /ROI students£11,095
LONDON International students£14,875
MANCHESTER, EXETER, BIRMINGHAM & HERTFORD UK/ROI students£9,505
MANCHESTER, EXETER, BIRMINGHAM & HERTFORD International students£13,315

Students may apply for a maximum Student Tuition Fee Loan of £6,000. For more information, please refer to our Funding and Scholarships page below.

Limited audition fee waivers and reductions are available for candidates with a household income of less than £21,000.

Additional costs include grey palette active wear for workshops, dance shoes and dancewear – allow around £250.

All fees shown are for 2025/26 entry. 

Funding and Scholarships

Auditions Info

First round auditions will take place via an online submission. Candidates will be requested to submit a digital recording of their selected material as outlined below. Details of how to submit the application, along with tips and filming advice will be sent upon application.

Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person recall at one of our CertHE delivery locations.

For detailed information on what you need to prepare for auditions and for audition dates visit:

Auditions and Interviews

Showcase

Students will have two opportunities to work in a rehearsal setting, each culminating in a shared internal performance piece.