Overview

Hone your storytelling and performance skills through our musical theatre degree. Learn to collaborate on a shared vision, navigate different roles within a professional hierarchy, and communicate ideas and emotions effectively. Our program focuses on performance, allowing you to become a stronger artist and build skills that translate to a variety of careers and industries.

Why choose Musical Theatre at Willamette University?

Flexible pathways and "triple threat" training. Build your knowledge of theatre, dance, and music through courses taught by experts in each field. Our liberal arts education connects the Music and Theatre departments, resulting in specialized classes such as music theory, vocal performance, and dance.Build your network in the theatre community. Develop connections through our guest artist residencies, join Theatre 33, or build skills in student groups such as Headband and Willamette Dance Company. Expand your connections with workshops taught by Broadway performers and professionals in related career paths.Gain professional musical theatre experience on stage. Students can audition for multiple productions throughout the year – without competing with graduate students. Consider participating in our yearly opera, musical, or drama productions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting
Voice for the Stage
Stagecraft
Jazz Dance
Musical Theatre History
Applied Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oregon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Secondary school transcripts for the school years most similar to grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 in the United States.
Leaving exams used to signify the completion of secondary school.
Transcripts for post-secondary education, including from a two- or four-year institution in the United States or university level education in another country.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Out-of-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year

Living costs

Oregon

United States

1031 - 1701 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why choose Musical Theatre at Willamette University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oregon

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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