Study musical theatre in the
CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Next intake begins February 2027

Application deadlines:

  • Sunday 13 September 2026 for early offers for February 2027
  • Sunday 15 Nov 2026 for February 2027

In-person auditions and callbacks:

  • Round 1: 14 to 18 September
  • Round 2: 16 to 20 November


Musical Theatre is a fabulous genre of live performance that incorporates acting, song, and dance to tell a story, with talented, hard-working actors practiced in movement, voice, dialogue, and acting. Musical Theatre can also incorporate the skills of the circus!


If you want to learn to be, or are already a triple-threat, this is the course for you!


A two-year course where you get to study, practice, and perform in a musical theatre production, and when you graduate, you walk away with experience, fun memories, and a nationally recognised qualification.


This course requires NO prior qualification, and caters to both neophytes and seasoned veterans* with training customised to each student.



*Turn your years of dedication, practice, and performance experience in am-drams into a qualification!

Next intakes:

Taking expressions of interest

Canberra: February, 2027


​Chat to Us:


You can talk to one of our admin staff on (02) 6260 3959 and ask any questions you have, or register your interest via the button below and we will contact you to arrange a discovery call all about the course!


To Apply:


Download the CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre Course Guide and Audition Pack for full information and how to apply!


Application fee:


$50 (payment details in Audition pack)


Course locations:


Canberra

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Content


​Learn skills as a performing artist across singing, dancing and acting; develop additional skills including, make-up, freelancing, devising new work, and voiceover artistry.


Study options: 


Full-time (1 Year)

Part-time (2 Years)

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Student Benefits


Abstudy/Austudy/Youth Allowance approved. Contact Services Australia for more information on government benefits.


This course is accredited and is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian vocational education system.


Class content and outcomes


There are 16 units in the Diploma of Musical Theatre. A potential course structure is listed below.

Note: Actual units are subject to change based on participant interest


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You have 45 days to return items for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Items must still have their original tags.

You have 45 days to return items for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Items must still have their original tags.

You have 45 days to return items for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Items must still have their original tags.

You have 45 days to return items for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Items must still have their original tags.

You have 45 days to return items for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Items must still have their original tags.

CUAMPF417 Develop vocal techniques - 40 hours

CUAMLT511 Refine aural perception and memory skills - 60 hours

CUAMPF420 Perform music from written notation - 70 hours

CUAMPF615 Develop advanced vocal techniques - 65 hours

CUAACT414 Develop and apply specialist acting techniques for musical theatre repertoire - 100 hours

CUAPRF412 Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer - 40 hours

CUAPRF511 Refine performance techniques - 95 hours

CUAWHS511 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance - 80 hours

CUAWHS412 Participate in gym and resistance training for performance - 80 hours

CUAIND412 Provide freelance services - 40 hours

CUAPRF513 Prepare for and perform in competitive environments - 35 hours

BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts - 30 hours

CUAWRT512 Develop storylines and treatments - 50 hours

CUAPRF514 Refine musical theatre techniques

CUAPRF611 Extend musical theatre performance techniques to a professional level

CUAMUP511 Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles - 80 hours