- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 1 provider
- QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Musical Theatre asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a love of singing, dancing and acting
- confidence performing in front of an audience
- a willingness to rehearse and take direction
- good physical stamina and coordination
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Musical Theatre is the higher level qualification, and the Diploma of Musical Theatre is the lower level one. Both share the same musical theatre subject.
See the courseWhere 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)
Singer
Singers use their voice as the main instrument, performing songs live and in recordings for audiences, producers and directors.
Median pay$62,400 (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's one place you can study this course. No provider pays to be listed here.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane City, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Fee
- $9,800 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Musical Theatre.
- Acting
- Singing and voice
- Dance
- Musical theatre performance
- Entertainment industry knowledge
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?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people who want to train in musical theatre at bachelor degree level. It sits alongside the Diploma of Musical Theatre, which is a lower level qualification in the same subject.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements for this qualification are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.
How is it different from Diploma of Musical Theatre?
The Bachelor of Musical Theatre is the higher level qualification, and the Diploma of Musical Theatre is the lower level one. Both share the same musical theatre subject.