Musical Theatre: HND - (Year 2)

Musical theatre students dancing in formation during a stage performance, wearing contrasting costumes and performing under warm, atmospheric lighting.

Qualification

HND

Study Mode

Full Time

Duration

2 Academic Years - 2.5 Days per week

Start date

Aug 2026

Campus

Easterhouse

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Course overview

Take your performance to centre stage.

Building on the foundations of Year 1, this advanced course deepens your creative and technical training across acting, voice, singing, dance and movement, preparing you for professional performance or further study at conservatoire or degree level.

You’ll take on more complex and challenging projects, performing in public productions and collaborative works that reflect real industry practice. Guided by our industry-experienced Performing Arts faculty, you’ll refine your artistry, versatility and confidence through a combination of creative rehearsal processes and professional performance experience.

The course is highly practical and physically demanding, with conditioning, leaps, turns, partnering, lifting, supporting and floor-based movement integral to daily training. A strong level of stamina and physical capability is essential for successful participation. You’ll be supported to maintain both physical and vocal health as part of your development.

At Glasgow Kelvin College, you’ll work closely with Platform Theatre and visiting practitioners, taking part in workshops, professional rehearsals and a full festive production run directed and choreographed by industry specialists. This experience offers a real insight into the professional world and builds valuable connections for your future career.

Many graduates progress to degree-level or conservatoire study across the UK, while others move directly into professional work — from West End productions and touring theatre to cruise ships, television, film and education.

This course is ideal for:

Students who have completed HND Year 1 Musical Theatre training.
Ambitious performers ready to advance their triple-threat skills.
Learners aiming for professional work or degree-level progression.
Creative individuals who thrive in collaborative, high-energy environments.

What you will learn

Your training will continue to expand across the key disciplines of musical theatre and professional practice:

Advanced Acting Technique – complex text work, character development and ensemble performance.
Singing Techniques – vocal range, harmony, storytelling through song and repertoire building.
Dance Techniques – advanced choreography, precision and stylistic versatility.
Voice Techniques – accent work, projection and vocal maintenance.
Production & Performance Techniques – rehearsal discipline, performance delivery and technical integration.
Professional Development & Etiquette – audition preparation, self-promotion and industry networking.
Theatre Making Technique – devising and developing original musical or dramatic works.
Live Performance – participation in full-scale public productions and showcases.

Learning is entirely performance-focused, supported by reflective study, coaching and professional mentoring.

Vibrant group of Musical Theatre students rehearsing a dynamic scene from Rent at Glasgow Kelvin College.

This Could Be You on Stage 🎶✨

Here’s a look back at our students rehearsing for one of their sell-out productions, Rent.

From intense rehearsals to packed audiences, our Musical Theatre students bring energy, commitment and passion to every performance.

Big stages. Big voices. Big moments.

* this video only contains singing, there is no voiceover

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Entry requirements

✅ Successful completion of HNC Musical Theatre.

✅ Entry by audition only – including a group workshop assessing skills in Dance, Singing and Acting

✅ Demonstration of readiness for advanced practical and creative study

ℹ️ This course is physically demanding and requires stamina, focus, and full participation.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss potential adjustments, we encourage you to contact us before applying. Our team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and will work with you to explore reasonable adjustments where feasible.

ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language

you need to have SQA ESOL Higher (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course can go on to a wide variety of roles, including:

🎭 Musical Theatre Performer

🎬 Stage or Screen Actor

💃 Dancer or Choreographer

🧑‍🎤 Cruise Ship Entertainer or Touring Performer

📚 Arts Educator or Facilitator
🎨 Community or Creative Arts Practitioner

Future prospects

After completing your HND, you can progress onto further study at BA level with UHI Perth at Kelvin or a wide range of other Universities

Graduates also enter professional performance, choreography, directing and arts education roles within the national and international creative industries.