Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre)
Course code G44
Provides technical training in singing, music skills, specific dance forms, improvisation, and acting, including acting for the camera.
The course also provides the opportunity for student performers to acquire specialist skills such as the creation and production of self-devised material, arts management and musical skills such as accompanying.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
G44
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $6,700
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT | |
| South West | ||
| Online |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
G44
CRICOS code
050058A
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $31,900
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT | |
| South West | ||
| Online |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview. The audition and interview are comprehensive, information relating to requirements and procedures is available from WAAPA.
NoteFor more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| MTH1001 | Music Skills 1 | 20 |
| MTH1002 | Vocal Skills 1 | 20 |
| MTH1011 | Dramatic Literature 1 | 10 |
| MTH1021 | Dance 1 | 20 |
| MTH1031 | Acting and Improvisation 1 | 20 |
| MTH1042 | Performance 1 | 20 |
| MTH1113 | History of Musical Theatre | 10 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to fulfil professional contractual requirements and legal obligations required in music theatre. (6,e)
- Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge with depth of rudiments of music, history, vocalisation, stagecraft and terminology required for music theatre in both a global and international context. (1,13, a)
- Demonstrate cross-cultural awareness, including Australian Indigenous cultures, and apply culturally sensitive communication skills in a range of professional contexts. (12, a, c, f)
- Demonstrate initiative and judgement and use trans literacy proficiency in planning, problem-solving, and decision making to create and perform self-devised material that is spoken or sung in accordance with professional expectations. (5, 8,d)
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning in preparing for auditions and professional practice through independent research and self reflection. (7, f)
- Demonstrate skills and understanding of musical theory and analysis, sight singing and dictation, and musical skills in accordance with AMEB standards. (4, c, g, h, I, j)
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve problems during the translation and expression of theatrical works to performance. (3,8,d)
- Review, analyse, and synthesise knowledge during musical theatre performance to accommodate the requirements of different roles and incorporate agility and imagination in improvisation. (2,b)
- Successfully communicate knowledge and ideas in solo and ensemble performances through singing, vocal work, movement, or dance in diverse styles. (4, c)
- Work both individually and collaboratively to generate and innovative concepts and ideas in music theatre for diverse audiences and settings, using sustainable resources. (6,9,10,11,e)
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $6,700 *
* Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $31,900 *
* International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This course produces graduates who are fully equipped to enter the theatre profession as performers in both musical and non-musical areas, as well as film and television. By studying at WAAPA, students gain practical performance experience in a range of the performing arts, preparing them to work professionally in a wide range of theatre activities.
Possible future job titles
Actor, Singer, Performer, Entertainer, Dancer
Student
stories
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"Being at WAAPA gave me the opportunity to hone my skills and get them industry ready"
Mat VerevisWAAPA Music Theatre graduate It gave me an understanding of how the industry worked and the work ethic you need to be successful in it.
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"I feel so privileged to have studied at WAAPA, it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life"
Kerri Anne Greenland WAAPA Music Theatre graduate I would not have been ready to step into the professional world without the music theatre course, and my dreams of being a performer would have stayed only that – dreams. If I was to encourage someone to do one thing in their life, it would be to work hard for your dreams.
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"The WAAPA Musical Theatre course was an unbelievable launching pad for me and my fellow class mates into this crazy industry we call the performing arts"
Mackenzie DunnWAAPA Music Theatre graduate One of the many invaluable opportunities we were given, and a personal highlight for me, was working with professional creatives (choreographers, directors and writers).
Even at the end of a sweaty fourteen-hour day – that could have possibly included a keyboard spot test, a high stakes scene presentation, a song repertoire performance, show choreography rehearsal, a ballet class and a costume parade – WAAPA was constantly buzzing with passion and was an amazing place to study for three years.
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