Career Opportunities
A PhD degree in Musical Theatre – the highest academic qualification, based on the advanced study and independent research – opens up an array of career opportunities both in academia and within the performing arts industries. Many students go on to pursue an academic career, following the PhD with postdoctoral study, then a fellowship or lectureship.
During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:
- written and oral communication
- research and information management
- public speaking
- project management
- leadership
- critical thinking
- collaboration
- analysis and problem-solving
- conflict resolution
- negotiation.
By the end of your Musical Theatre research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.
Job Roles
- further and higher education lecturer
- postdoctoral researcher
- freelance performer
- session vocalist/performer
- touring musical theatre artist
- musical director/conductor
- composer and arranger
- producer.
Programme Structure
To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:
- providing research seminars
- organising doctoral events and activities
- facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
- encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
- offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 30,476 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 9,333 AUD / year (≈ 4,900 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part time: National - £2,450; International - £8,000
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom
2,166-4,109 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
