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Bachelor of Arts (Major: Theatre Studies)

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The Theatre Studies Major provides you with an overview of the theatre, its literature and history, and a solid grounding in production work.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
3009, 015324A
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Arts & Sciences, Fremantle Campus

The Theatre Studies Major provides you with an overview of the theatre, its literature and history, and a solid grounding in production work. Through a combination of practical and theory courses, taught by leading academics as well as external professional practitioners, you will develop skills in acting, directing, playwriting, theatre production, and stage management.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education:

  • Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
    OR
  • Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
    OR
  • Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects;
    OR
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University;

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:

  • STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
    OR
  • Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above
    OR
  • Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

You will study seminal playwrights and directors to learn about the traditions and movements that have formed today's theatre so you can build your own career in acting, theatre production and related industries. Furthermore, a year-round program of public performances will give you opportunities to apply the practices learned in class and to hone your skills.

The Theatre Studies Major provides you with transferable skills that are eagerly sought after in many workplaces: collaboration, flexibility, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, leadership and the ability to present ideas effectively to a range of audiences and stakeholders.

Theatre Studies is available as a Major and Minor in the following programs, including double degree variations:

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
Bachelor of Communications and Media (second Major and Minor)
Bachelor of Science (Minor only)

Career pathways

The transferable skills from this Major are sought after by many employers.

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Arts administrator
  • TV or film producer
  • Community arts worker
  • Broadcasting presenter
  • Stage and theatre manager