Why study the Bachelor of Theatre and Performance at UNE?

This degree offers an experience of theatre from a range of different points of view-the actor, the director, the playwright, the critic and the audience member. It begins with introductions to the roles of the actor and the writer as creators of theatre events, and then allows students to focus on playwriting, performing, and the informed study of theatre within society, both now and throughout Western history. There is a special focus on Australian theatre. At the end of their studies, students have the opportunity to focus on directing for the theatre. Both on-campus and distance-education students complete a major in Theatre and Performance, and are encouraged to extend their studies in a wide range of other possible disciplines in the arts and humanities fields.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities in acting and performing, directing and further studies in the arts and humanities fields. Theatre and Performance provides the fundamental training for those wanting to enter the theatre profession, but it also gives valuable experience in a wide range of career skills, including oral communication, public presentation, teamwork, creative thinking (a quality which is in great demand among employers) and problem solving. Many graduates in theatre and performance find work as teachers of Drama in the secondary school system, but they can be found in a wide variety of other careers: it is useful preparation for any career in the public gaze, including journalism, teaching, law, and business.

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