Bachelor of Music Theatre

Domestic students
Prerequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
SATAC code: ABP185
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
• Secondary education (Year 12) — Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) — Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
• Higher education study — Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification at a recognised higher education institution.
• Work and life experience — Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR Qualify for special entry
• Essential requirements - Audition — All applicants are required to register for an audition which involves dance, acting and singing components, as well as an interview. Selection will be based on audition score as long as academic thresholds are met. Auditions take place in November each year in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Auditionees are strongly encouraged to attend a live audition, but domestic and international applicants who cannot attend an in-person audition, may request to submit a recorded audition when completing your registration form.
• How to register for an audition — 1. Complete the audition registration form 2. Pay the non-refundable audition registration fee online via our online portal. 3. Read the audition requirements and prepare your material. See the Auditions page for further information and contact auditions@adelaide.edu.au with any questions
ATAR profile (2026 Semester 1 intake, ATAR-based offers):
• Highest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 99.15, selection rank 99.95
• Median rank to receive an offer — ATAR 86.55, selection rank 88.92
• Lowest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 66.1, selection rank 68.65

International students
Prerequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum entry requirements:
• Secondary education (Year 12) — Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) — Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
• Higher education study — Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification at a recognised higher education institution.
• Essential requirements - Audition — All applicants are required to register for an audition which involves dance, acting and singing components, as well as an interview. Selection will be based on audition score as long as academic thresholds are met. Auditions take place in November each year in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Auditionees are strongly encouraged to attend a live audition, but domestic and international applicants who cannot attend an in-person audition, may request to submit a recorded audition when completing your registration form.
• How to register for an audition — 1. Complete the Bachelor of Music Theatre registration audition form. 2. Pay the non-refundable audition registration fee online via our online portal. 3. Read the audition requirements and prepare your material. If you need help working out your fee or have questions about the payment process, please contact auditions@adelaide.edu.au
Indicative academic entry requirements by country:
• Australia — ATAR: 70
• Canada — Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 65%
• China — Gaokao: 60%
• Denmark — Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma): 4 (Fair)
• France — French Baccalaureate: 11.0
• Global — International Baccalaureate: 25
• Hong Kong — Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): 16
• India — CBSE and CISCE: 65
• India — State Board Examinations: 75
• Indonesia — SMA III: 75%
• Kenya — Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): B+
• Malaysia — Matrikulasi: 2.67
• Malaysia — Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): 2.67
• Malaysia — United Entrance Certificate (UEC): 30
• Norway — Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering: 3.2
• Philippines — High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12: 86%
• Singapore — Singapore GCE Advanced Levels: 7
• South Korea — College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 300
• Sri Lanka — GCE A Levels: 8
• Sweden — Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: 13.0
• Taiwan — GSAT %: 60%
• Taiwan GSAT — Score out of 60: 34
• Thailand — Matayom 6: 3.20
• UK / Global — GCE Advanced Levels: 7
• USA / Global — Advanced Placement (AP): 7
• USA / Global — America College Test (ACT): 21
• USA / Global — Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT): 1100
• Vietnam — Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12): 7.8
English language requirements (achieved within the two years before admission):
• IELTS Overall 6.5
• IELTS Reading 6
• IELTS Listening 6
• IELTS Speaking 6
• IELTS Writing 6

You'll graduate equipped to meet the demands of the professional performing arts sector, on stage or on screen. Broader careers you might pursue include:
• Music theatre performer
• Voiceover artist
• Script writer
• Composer
• Lyricist
• Performing arts teacher
• Arts administrator