Bachelor of Music Theatre

Undergraduate

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Duration
3 year(s) full-time only (no part time option)
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Program code
BMUST
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Study as
Full-time only (no part time option)
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth Supported
Non-tuition fees
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SATAC code
ABP185
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification at a recognised higher education institution.

Work and life experience

  • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
  • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry

Essential requirements - Audition

All applicants are required to register for an audition which involves dance, acting and singing components, as well as an interview. Selection will be based on audition score as long as academic thresholds are met.

Auditions take place in November each year in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Auditionees are strongly encouraged to attend a live audition, but domestic and international applicants who cannot attend an in-person audition, may request to submit a recorded audition when completing your registration form. 

How to register for an audition

1.     Complete the Bachelor of Music Theatre registration audition form.

2.     Pay the non-refundable audition registration fee online via our online portal. 

3.     Read the audition requirements and prepare your material.

If you need help working out your fee or have questions about the payment process, please contact auditions@adelaide.edu.au

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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Music Theatre

Program code: BMUST

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 114 units for all Core courses, and
  • 6 units from Discipline courses, and
  • 24 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

  • 114 units for all Core courses, and
  • 6 units from Discipline courses, and
  • 24 units for Electives

Complete 114 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Music Theatre Performance 1A
Course code
MUSI1005
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Performance 1B
Course code
MUSI1010
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Production 1A
Course code
MUSI1015
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Production 1B
Course code
MUSI1016
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Musicianship 1A
Course code
MUSI1900
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Musicianship 1B
Course code
MUSI1901
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Performance 2A
Course code
MUSI2004
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Performance 2B
Course code
MUSI2008
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Musicianship 2A
Course code
MUSI2010
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Musicianship 2B
Course code
MUSI2012
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Production 2A
Course code
MUSI2013
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Production 2B
Course code
MUSI2014
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Performance 3A
Course code
MUSI3004
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Performance 3B
Course code
MUSI3008
Units
6
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Course name
The Project
Course code
MUSI3009
Units
6
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Course name
The Graduation Musical & Industry Showcase
Course code
MUSI3010
Units
12
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Course name
Music Theatre Production 3
Course code
MUSI3011
Units
6
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Course name
Music Theatre Portfolio
Course code
MUSI3012
Units
6

Complete exactly 6 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
OL Introductory Accounting
Course code
ACCT1004
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to 3D
Course code
COGR1003
Units
6
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Course name
Writing and Composition
Course code
COMM1005
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Applied Programming
Course code
COMP1017
Units
6
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Course name
Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Course code
COMP1019
Units
6
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Course name
Academic English I
Course code
EDUC1020
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Online Educational Media
Course code
EDUC1021
Units
6
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Course name
Australian Indigenous Languages (Kaurna focus) I
Course code
INDG1008
Units
6
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Course name
Chinese IA
Course code
LANG1101
Units
6
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Course name
Beginners French A
Course code
LANG1205
Units
6
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Course name
Beginners German A
Course code
LANG1305
Units
6
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Course name
Italian 1A
Course code
LANG1410
Units
6
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Course name
Japanese IA
Course code
LANG1501
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Language in Culture and Society
Course code
LING1005
Units
6
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Course name
Critical Evaluation in Data Science
Course code
MATHX106
Units
6
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Course name
Digital Platforms
Course code
MDIA1001
Units
6
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Course name
Musics of the World I
Course code
MUSI1013
Units
6
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Course name
Health, Society and Systems
Course code
PUBH1002
Units
6
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Course name
Approaches to Culture
Course code
SOCI1005
Units
6
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Course name
Crafting Careers
Course code
SOCI1010
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 24 units comprising:

  • 24 units from University-wide electives

A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.

University-wide elective options

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Ms Erin James

Program Director

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts

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