Program Overview

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Music Theatre

Develop your artistry and knowledge as you take to the Music Theatre stage.

About the course

Develop your practical music skills and artistry as well as exploring music theatre history and analysis, allowing you to contextualise your performance through understanding the theoretical frameworks of music.

Through expert instruction from experienced professionals, you will hone your skills and develop your unique style. You will explore all aspects of performance, from acting and singing to dancing and stagecraft.

Quick details

Status: Available in 2025

Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)

Attendance: Full-time, Part-time

Delivery: On-campus

Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2

Level of study: Undergraduate

Course Code: MJD-MUSMT

Full time/part time duration: 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])

Degrees course is available in: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Some graduates pursue careers within the creative arts, while others may use the skills gained in music alongside their other area of study to pursue employment in any number of different areas.

Career opportunities

• Performer
• Creative Artist
• Musical Director
• Academic*
• Music Teacher*

*Postgraduate study required

Further Study

After completing the Music Theatre major, you can pursue any of the following higher degree courses:

• Master of Music
• Master of Teaching
• Doctor of Music Arts
• Doctor of Philosophy

Fees and scholarships

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Domestic Student Fees

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

International Student Fees

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below.

Audition requirements

Perform a successful audition (must be a confident singer). Applicants should also have some understanding of music theory.

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Level 1

• Core:
  • MUSC1321 Music Language 1 (6)
  • MUSC1352 Music Theatre: Oklahoma! to Hamilton (6)
  • MUSC1591 Music Large Ensemble 1 (0)
  • MUSC1592 Music Large Ensemble 2 (0)
  • MUSC1751 Music Theatre Performance Skills 1 (6)
  • MUSC1752 Music Theatre Performance Skills 2 (6)
• Option:
  • MUSC1322 Music Language 2 (6)
  • MUSC1350 Popular Music in Global Perspective (6)

Level 2

• Core:
  • MUSC2342 Music in Action (6)
  • MUSC2345 Music Theatre: Exploring Characterisation (6)
  • MUSC2591 Music Large Ensemble 3 (0)
  • MUSC2751 Music Theatre Performance Skills 3 (6)

Level 3

• Core:
  • MUSC2592 Music Large Ensemble 4 (0)
  • MUSC3538 Professional Skills: Music Industry and Artist (6)
  • MUSC3751 Music Theatre Performance Skills 4 (6)

You'll learn to

1. Perform
2. Write about music theatre
3. Understand the history of your genre
4. Express your passion through music
5. Perform with WA based-arts organisations such as Breaksea.

Who you'll be taught by

Matt Reuben James Ward

Matt is a graduate of the Royal College of Music London (RCM Yvonne Wells Award) and the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Performance credits include the roles of Messenger in Life to Come (written and directed by Stephen Fry), Western Union Boy in English Touring Opera’s Olivier Award-Winning Paul Bunyan, Andres/ Cochenille/ Frantz in The Tales of Hoffmann (ETO UK tour) and Giacomo in L’assedio di Calais (Armel Operafesztivál Budapest, Arte TV live broadcast, ETO UK tour). For the West Australian Opera, Matt performed as Mercury in Orpheus in the Underworld, School Master in The Cunning Little Vixen and Remendado in Carmen. As a director, Matt has directed The Nightingale, Hansel & Gretel, Koolbardi wer Wardong, Our Little Inventor, Tosca (Revival Director) and this year, a new production of La bohème (West Australian Opera). Other productions include Fairy Queen, Caretaker of Lost Selves, By Other Eyes (Breaksea) and Hansel & Gretel (FFO). Matt is currently Artistic Director of multi-artform performance company, Breaksea.