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Bachelor of Arts (Major: Theatre Studies)

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Theatre Studies at the University of Notre Dame Australia provides a comprehensive overview of theatrical theory and history, combined with practical training in theatre arts. It includes hands-on workshops and a variety of courses tailored to interests such as acting, directing, and production design.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 - 8 semesters full-time, 3 - 8 semesters part-time

Course Code

3009, 015324A

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Bachelor of Arts (Major: Theatre Studies)

Do you love the stage and theatre arts? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Theatre Studies offers a comprehensive overview of theatrical theory and history alongside practical training in theatre arts. Studio practice underpins the discipline's training and emphasises the reciprocal relationship of embodied knowledge with scholarly study. Most courses are presented as hands-on, practical workshops. Students select from a broad range of courses from an area of interest, such as acting, directing, theatre for social change, Shakespearean studies, writing for performance and production design. Contact us today to launch your career in theatre.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum 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. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

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

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher 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 may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.
Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Entry requirements NSW

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*
Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

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

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.
Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others; and
Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: actor, director, screenwriter, arts administrator, TV or film producer, community arts worker, broadcasting presenter, and stage and theatre manager.

Course structure

Program summary

The Theatre Studies Major requires the completion of 200 units of credit, as follows.

Students must complete the following THREE courses:

THTR1000 Theory and Practice of Acting I
THTR1050 Theory and Practice of Modern Theatre
THTR2000 Theory and Practice of Acting II

Plus ANY of the following courses, to make a total of 200 units of credit:

COMM2003 Screen Performance
THTR2010 Theatre Crafts
THTR3050 Theatre for Social Change
THTR3060 Australian Theatre
THTR3090 Fundamentals of Directing
THTR3020 Devised Production Workshop
THTR3110 Text-based Production Workshop (50 units of credit)
THTR3410 Playing Shakespeare: Text and Performance
WRIT3000 Writing for Performance
ARTS3002 Internship or Professional Project

Where approved by the Dean, students may also include the following courses in their Theatre Studies Major:

ARTS3010 Experience the World I
ARTS3020 Experience the World II

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and/or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Credit for prior study or work

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