Griffith University
Bachelor of Musical Theatre

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
Attendance information
The Bachelor of Musical Theatre is offered full time and on campus at South Bank and at our studios in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP.