- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 66.1
- Lowest offered at Adelaide University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Music Theatre asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a love of singing, acting and dancing
- confidence performing in front of an audience
- willingness to take direction and work as part of a team
- commitment to regular practice and rehearsal
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Dancer
Dancers rehearse and perform movement for live audiences, film and television, turning music and ideas into a physical performance.
Median pay$54,600 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 66.1 lowest
- (68.65 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for Australian Institute of Music (opens in a new tab)
Australian Institute of Music
Sydney, NSW
3.8from 77 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Lecturers are supportive, friendly and passionate
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Courses can change at short notice
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Music Theatre.
- Singing
- Dance
- Acting
- Music theatre performance
- Audition and production skills
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?