Musical Theatre (Dual Degree - Brock University) BA (Hons)

You'll be based in Portsmouth in years one and two, and for six months or a year at the end of the course. You'll spend year three in St. Catharines, Canada at Brock University.

You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Canada.

St. Catharines is located in the heart of the Niagara region, and is bordered by two Great Lakes. It's only an hour away from Toronto, while offering picturesque scenery and a thriving downtown.

To work out your UCAS points, use our UCAS Calculator to work out how many UCAS points you have.

The tariff calculator will allow you to see what grades you need to get into your preferred course at Portsmouth.

Even if you don't receive the grades you need, we recommend still calling us on 023 9284 8090 as we still may be able to consider you for a course

You can apply through Clearing if:

• You don't meet the conditions of your offer for either your firm (first) or insurance (second) choice courses.
• Your exam results are better than you expected and you want to change your course or university.
• You don't hold any offers.
• You're applying for the first time after 30 June 2026.
• You have changed your mind about which university you want to go to. 

Find out more on UCAS

After we make you an offer we'll send you a confirmation email. This email will let you know what you need to do next and it will tell you what you need to provide us. In some instances we may ask you to send us copies of certificates or other information. 

If you've previously applied through UCAS you'll need to use your UCAS Hub to accept our offer by adding us as your Clearing choice. 

If you're having issues, please contact us on +44 (0)23 9284 8090 or [email protected].

Once you've accepted your Clearing course offer, we'll be in touch with details of available accommodation in the area. This will include our latest hall availability and support to find local rented accommodation via portsmouthstudentpad.co.uk.

See our accommodation page for more information. 

No, it's not too late and you should make your application for student finance as soon as possible. You don't have to wait for your results. You can make your application now and just amend it when you know where you're going to be.

If you've already applied for your student loan, you'll need to log into your account and update details about your new course/university. If you haven't applied for your student loan yet, don't panic. Apply today — it only takes 30 minutes.

Find out more in our Student finance for Clearing guide. 

If you're an EU or international student and you need a visa to study here, you need to start the process quickly as visas can take some time to come through. Get in touch with our visa support team if you have a question or problem.

See more on visa advice.

If you would like further information or guidance, please contact our international office.

Your Personal Academic Tutor gives you academic guidance throughout your course.

You'll have regular contact with your personal academic tutor in learning activities or scheduled meetings. You can also make an appointment with them if you need extra support.

In addition to the support you get from your personal academic tutor, you’ll also have access to a Faculty student support advisor. They can give you confidential, impartial advice on anything to do with your studies and personal wellbeing and refer you to specialist support services.

If you require extra support because of a disability or additional learning need, your partner college should be your first point of contact for arranging reasonable adjustments. 

However, our University specialist team is also available to offer advice and guidance if needed. We can help you: 

• Explore reasonable adjustments in collaboration with your partner college 

• Liaise with other University services and facilities, such as the library 

• Connect with external services where appropriate 

• Provide advice and support on accessing the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) 

You can access information on the personal, emotional and mental health support available to you from your college. They can help you understand the support available locally, as well as other support that might be available to you to help you engage with your studies and improve your wellbeing. 

Library staff are available in person or by email, phone, or online chat to help you make the most of the University's library resources. You can also request one-to-one appointments and get support from librarians who specialise in your subject. 

The library is open 24 hours a day, every day, in term time. 

Support with English

If English isn't your first language, you can do one of our English language courses to improve your written and spoken English language skills before starting your degree. Once you're here, you can take part in our free In-Sessional English (ISE) programme to improve your English further.

Our accommodation section shows your accommodation options and highlights how much it costs to live in Portsmouth.

You may have to read several recommended books or textbooks for each module. We endeavour to make all required books accessible online.

You can also borrow most of these online from the Library. If you buy these, they may cost up to £60 each.

We endeavour to be a paperless and sustainable university. As such, files and content is kept electronically on e-databases where possible. Most academics will print the paperwork if required. If you choose to print, photocopy, or bind your work, you may want to budget up to £30 a year for this.

If your final year includes a major project, there could be cost for transport or accommodation related to your research activities. The amount will depend on the project you choose.

You'll need to cover your living costs and pay additional costs to cover your studies at Brock University in Canada.

For the year at Brock University, Canada, students will need to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence. These costs will vary but they can range from £6,000 - £8,000. You can cover these costs using a UK Government student loan.

Additionally, you will need to pay a course fee for your year overseas. 

We can advise you on travel arrangements, finding accommodation and accessing a student loan that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Canada. You'll be in charge of handling these tasks and keeping track of them, but we’ll be here to support you throughout the process.

Information about your study abroad year

To study in Canada during your study abroad year, you'll need the correct visa. You'll need to make sure you satisfy the Canadian Government Immigration requirements when you apply - which is typically in the 2nd year of your course. 

Requirements can vary from year to year, so it's important to check your eligibility in advance to prepare for your visa application.

If you're unsure or have questions, get in touch.

As an international student you'll apply using the same process as UK students, but you’ll need to consider a few extra things. 

You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.

Find out what additional information you need in our international students section. 

If you don't meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.