Bachelor of Music Theatre

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DURATION

3 years full-time 

INTAKES

February

Location

Melbourne, Sydney

Fees

Domestic and International
FEE-HELP eligible

CODES

CRS 1401315
Bachelor 111595M 

BECOME A MUSIC THEATRE TRIPLE THREAT! 

The Bachelor of Music Theatre program will prepare you for landing leading roles, playing in ensembles, and generating original theatre works as you steadily build your professional performance skills. This is a specialised practice that integrates your singing and acting skills with one-on-one tuition. 

LEARN FROM ACCLAIMED MUSIC THEATRE PROFESSIONALS 

The Bachelor of Music Theatre program is led by professors and lecturers working in the industry. You will receive practical tuition to develop your ability to sing, dance, act, create and audition in the real world. 

COMMAND THE STAGE WITH CONFIDENCE 

As a Music Theatre student, you will develop the ‘triple skill set’ – singing, dancing and acting. You will also learn how to form a healthy practice routine by understanding the psychology of performance. Collaborative projects will give you real-world experience, preparing you to command the stage. 

At the conclusion of your course, you will gain an industry-recognised qualification with multiple career opportunities such as: 

  • Actor 
  • Casting Agent 
  • Composer for Music Theatre 
  • Dancer 
  • Music Journalist 
  • Music Theatre Performer 
  • Music Theatre Director 
  • Performing Arts Teacher 
  • Stage Manager 
  • Vocalist/Singer 
  • Voice Over Specialist 

 

 Learn more about how AIM helps you to succeed View Career Opportunities

COURSE OVERVIEW

Try a Diploma of Music (Pathway into Bachelor of Music Theatre) 

Not quite ready for a full three-year degree? See if tertiary music studies are for you with a one-year Diploma of Music. You’ll undertake foundational units in acting and performance, whilst acquiring musical literacy and academic skills. The Diploma is an industry-recognised qualification. We’ll credit all your completed units, along with a successful audition – so you can continue into the Bachelor of Music Theatre degree as a second-year student. 

To gain entry into our Bachelor of Music Theatre program, applicants are required to audition and must prepare two contrasting items. These may take the form of: 

  • Performed to a backing track that you will provide 
  • At least one song should have a strong story to demonstrate your acting skills 
  • Songs should be performed in full 

Applicants can also audition with this optional supporting material to help make your audition stand out even more: 

  1. Performance to showcase your dance abilities 
  1. A short monologue to showcase your acting abilities 
  1. Performance resume outlining any previous training and/or experience 
  1. Sheet music of your pieces 

Find out more about auditioning at AIM.

AND 

Must have achieved ONE of the following:  

  • Satisfactory completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Year 12 Certificate in the last 2 years (such as HSC or VCE*) and satisfy the minimum English language entry of a Band 3 in HSC English Standard (or equivalent)  
  • Satisfactory completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma qualification in the past 2 years  
  • Satisfactory completion of an AQF VET qualification (Certificate IV and above, or equivalent as assessed by DET)  
  • Satisfactory completion of at least 6 months full-time tertiary study (AQF level 5 or higher)  
  • Be a mature age student (21 years or older) 

*NOTE: Completion of Senior VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) does not meet these requirements.   

Need Further Information?  View Entry Requirements Domestic or Entry Requirements International. 

Would you like to talk about your options for entry? Email us admissions@aim.edu.au  

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

To reach your potential as a musician, you need to learn from experts. Explore who you will study under.

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    Academic Lecturer

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    Johanna Allen is one of Australia’s most acclaimed singers / actors. She has worked within musical theatre, theatre, opera, film, television, and cabaret. She works as a director, writer and curator/artistic director across theatre, festivals and television.

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  • Stephen Gray

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    Stephen works extensively throughout Australia as a conductor, arranger and pianist, his most recent engagements being Musical Director for Guys & Dolls (Ambassador Theatre Group), Associate Musical Director & Conductor for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – The Musical (Backrow Productions) & Dusty – The Original Pop Diva (Dusty Productions). 

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  • Dr. Paul Geddes

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    Dr. Paul Geddes is a critically acclaimed theatre practitioner, teacher and scholar. As an educator and performer he has worked for Sydney Children's Choir, Gondwana National Choirs, Macquarie University and NIDA. He has an A.Mus.A in Piano and a PhD in English Literature with a thesis on the work of Stephen Sondheim.

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  • Aaron Robuck

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    Aaron is an actor, writer, director, musical director, choreographer, producer and AIM graduate. Aaron’s credits as a choreographer include Into the Woods directed by Tyran Parke, Lucky Stiff directed by Barry Quin and most recently, Reefer Madness directed by Paul Geddes.

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    Danielle is a performer and educator with a passion for collaborative creation. Her qualifications include a Masters of Advanced Theatre Practice from the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, a Bachelor of Performance from the Australian Academy of Dramatic Art, and a Diploma of Theatre Performance from Sydney Theatre School.

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  • Carol Starkey

    Academic Lecturer

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    Carol Starkey’s singing career began when she joined the 1984 Australian and South East Asian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Marcia Hines.  This led to a near-constant stream of major theatrical, cabaret and fringe theatre shows.

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    Academic Lecturer

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  • Bronte O’Neill

    Academic Lecturer

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    Bronte Maree O’Neill is a performer, songwriter, producer and composer. With over 10 years of experience as a professional musician and artist, she has shared the stage with artists like Aston Merrygold, Paloma Faith, Guy Sebastian, Nico & Vinz and Hayley Warner. She has appeared as a session musician on TV programs such as X Factor, Sunrise and The Morning Show.

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  • David McLeod

    Academic Lecturer

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  • Sam Walton

    Academic Lecturer

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  • April Albert

    Academic Lecturer

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    April Albert is an international performer, theatre maker and academic. As an artist, she specialises in creating politically engaged performance in a range of contexts and settings. Her solo performance work explores how the historical and cultural resonates in our current social and political experiences.

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  • Melissa Langton

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    Since 2005, Melissa has been teaching privately from her studio in all styles but Musical Theatre, Contemporary Voice and Cabaret are her specialties!

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  • Mark Jones

    Academic Lecturer

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    Mark has credits as a musical theatre performer, musical director, composer, and director of many productions.

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  • Luke Alleva

    Academic Lecturer

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    Luke has enjoyed an expansive career spanning film, television, and stage. He now enjoys the business from the vantage point of performer, producer, and choreographer.

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  • David Piper

    ACADEMIC LECTURER

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    As a musical director, pianist, composer and educator, David has been at the forefront of the industry in Australia for almost 30 years.

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  • Penny Martin

    Academic Lecturer

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    Penny Martin is an Australian choreographer, performance coach and performer. She has worked extensively in theatre, film, television and live events in both Australia and internationally for over 35 years – collaborating with everyone from Barry Humphries to Freddie Mercury.

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  • Sally Bourne

    Academic Lecturer

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    Sally has been working in theatre, TV, film & cabaret for over 40 years. She is also one of Melbourne's busiest singing teachers with 30 years of expertise.

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  • Natalie Gamsu

    Academic Lecturer

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    Natalie Gamsu is a singer, actor and cabaret artist who has performed all over the world.

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  • Lisa-Marie Parker

    Academic Lecturer

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    Lisa-Marie has been a freelance Music Theatre Voice Teacher, Audition Coach, and Career Mentor for over 20 years.

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At AIM we were so fortunate to have working professionals to teach us. Their first-hand experience and advice were invaluable to me.”  

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Elisa Colla
Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre)

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