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Diploma of Musical Theatre
This one year diploma is practical training in singing, dancing and acting, and in bringing the three together on stage.
- How long it takes
- 1 year
- full time
- Level
- Diploma
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Musical Theatre asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a love of performing for an audience
- singing, dancing and acting skills
- a willingness to rehearse and take direction
- confidence in front of a crowd
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Diploma or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Musical Theatre is the higher level. This diploma sits at the diploma level.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
Leads to work as a, median pay $130,900.
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 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.
Edith Cowan University
WAAPA, WA
4.3from 679 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
The National Institute of Dramatic Art
Kensington, NSW
4.6from 201 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Diploma of Musical Theatre.
- Singing technique
- Acting for musical theatre
- Dance in several styles
- Ensemble performance
- Production projects
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
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Bachelor of Musical Theatre?
The Bachelor of Musical Theatre is the higher level. This diploma sits at the diploma level.