Musical Theatre and Politics BA

MUSICAL THEATRE

Develop your skills as a confident, versatile performer on Liverpool Hope University’s Musical Theatre degree. Based in the heart of Liverpool’s thriving theatre and creative scene, this Musical Theatre course combines professional training in singing, acting and dance with the academic study of musical theatre. You’ll graduate with the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in the performing arts and creative industries. 

Learn from experienced musical theatre professionals with West End and regional theatre credits through practical workshops, ensemble performances, one-to-one vocal tuition and live productions. As you progress, you’ll develop your skills in acting through song, vocal technique, choreography, directing, producing and musical theatre history, while gaining a deeper understanding of how professional productions are created. 

Throughout your degree, you’ll build essential industry skills including movement, music reading, rehearsal techniques and audition preparation, while developing your own creative identity as a performer. Working alongside fellow students in a supportive and collaborative environment, you’ll gain valuable real-world performance experience before showcasing everything you’ve learned in a full-scale musical production with a professional Musical Director and live band in your final year. 

POLITICS

Study a Politics degree that explores how power shapes society, influences decision-making and responds to the biggest challenges facing the UK and the wider world. At Liverpool Hope University, you'll examine political ideas, institutions and public policy while developing the skills to understand and evaluate today's fast-changing political landscape. 

This Politics course combines academic study with practical experience, encouraging you to debate contemporary issues, analyse political events and develop evidence-based arguments. Through policy briefs, simulations and authentic assessments, you'll build the research, communication and critical thinking skills valued by employers.

You'll learn from academics whose expertise spans British, European, and American politics amongst others, political theory, comparative politics and public policy. Small class sizes mean you'll work closely with your lecturers, contribute confidently to discussion and receive personalised support throughout your degree. 

Beyond the classroom, you'll have opportunities to engage with politicians, policymakers and public sector professionals through the Practitioners in Politics and International Relations series and other external opportunities, helping you understand how politics works in practice while building valuable professional networks. 

If you want to study Politics and make a difference in society, this degree provides the knowledge and confidence to shape your future. 

Hear a warm welcome from Associate Professor Catalina Montoya Londono.