Bachelor in Musical Theatre (Bachelor's)

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This programme prepares students for professional careers as performers in musical theatre. It combines conservatory-style training in acting, singing, dance, and musicianship with liberal arts study. Students train in movement, voice, and ensemble work during the first two years, then progress to advanced performance and business skills. They perform in professional-quality theatres and participate in senior showcases attended by industry professionals.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across foundational and advanced coursework in acting, singing, dance, musicianship, and theatre history. Students complete performance work in Emerson Stage productions and senior showcases.

Graduates pursue careers as professional performers in musical theatre, including roles on Broadway, in touring productions, regional theatres, and on screen.

Applicants must apply to Emerson College and submit an Artistic Application via the Acceptd portal. Required materials include a theatrical resume, headshot, and a Musical Theatre Common Prescreen demonstrating singing, acting, and dance abilities.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 47% of applicants.

Communication and the arts shape Emerson College's academic identity. The college is organized through the School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, the School of Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies, and the School of Communication. Students can choose from 42 undergraduate and graduate majors, along with four certificates and more than 30 minors. Areas of study include film, television, media arts, communication studies, theatre, acting, and marketing communication. Emerson's film school is ranked fifth in the United States by The Hollywood Reporter.

Learning is centered on practical work. Students use professional-level studios, stages, and labs, and work with people active in the industry. The college offers more than 120 student clubs and co-curricular activities, including publications and performance groups. Students also have access to internships, including more than 150 internship sites connected with the Los Angeles campus. Emerson supports creative work through clubs, crews, casts, and other communities, while 14 NCAA Division III teams provide opportunities for intercollegiate competition.

The main campus is in Boston, an urban setting that connects study with the energy of a major city. Emerson also offers learning in Los Angeles and at Kasteel Well in the Netherlands, a restored 14th-century medieval castle used for its Education Abroad Program. International students can consider these locations as part of a broader study experience, while exploring the college's creative communities, hands-on courses, internships, and opportunities to present their work to audiences beyond campus.