Music Theatre History 1 | Federation University

MTHIS1001 Music Theatre History 1

This course investigates the history of Music Theatre by tracing the development of the form with particular focus on the Broadway tradition and its associated roots. Students will develop an understanding of how Music Theatre operates within larger cultural, political, economic and social contexts. The course highlights the historical contribution of Jewish immigrants and African Americans to this uniquely American art-form and the role Music Theatre has played in exporting the American `Dream¿ to global audiences. Students will also explore associated forms such as vaudeville, revue, burlesque, melodrama and operetta. The research, analytical and interpretative skills developed in this course will feed in to the practical work undertaken in Music Theatre studio classes.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

Course or unit outline