Take your musical theatre talent to the next level at one of Australia's leading universities for performing artists

Studying Musical Theatre will see you undertake many facets of training to become highly skilled, musically adaptable, and equipped to enter professional life as a creative and flexible 21st century musical theatre performer.

We're ranked in the global top 100 for Performing Arts*, so you'll gain access to world-class training, professional-grade performance opportunities, and a network of industry experts.

Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Musical Theatre

• In partnership with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), our Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT) offers unparalleled professional experience, purpose-built studios and training with the industry's best.
• Receive intensive practical training in acting, improvisation, speech, voice, singing, dance, and movement.
• Develop your skills to become a versatile and authentic performer-one who excels both as a collaborative company member and in the individual skills of singing, dancing, and acting.
• Be exposed to diverse musical theatre styles and the essential musical skills of aural awareness training, music theory, and ensemble work specific to the genre.
• Gain authentic performance experiences in professional-standard productions.
• Our teaching model binds education and industry training and encourages you to experiment to find your unique creative identity in an inclusive environment. We support you with practical professional experience both on-stage and backstage, and the opportunity to work and learn alongside top-tier performers, creatives and performing arts professionals.

*2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Applicants are required to attend an audition where their abilities in singing, acting and dance are assessed. While no prior formal music theory studies are mandated, familiarity with at least basic music theory will be beneficial.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential components of a program or course that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills required to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit.

Inherent requirements for this program are identified here .

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

There is an identified shortage of professionally trained musical theatre performers across Australia, creating a growing demand for high-quality talent. Through our partnership with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, you'll have the opportunity to study in Queensland's premier performing arts venue and immerse yourself in a professional environment.

As a graduate, you'll be equipped with the skills to perform in cabaret, theatre, television, film, and musical theatre, as well as in diverse entertainment sectors such as festivals, theme parks, and cruises.