Theatre Theory

Explore your love of theatre by studying our Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Theory). This degree includes studies in the history of theatre and is repertoires. It also examines the role of theatre in observing, mirroring and altering its cultural context.

This degree is a great option if you want to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be involved in professional theatre or an amateur group, or if perhaps you simply want to learn more about the history of theatre, its practice and its role in society.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 2 x 8-unit Majors16

plus 1 x 4-unit Minor4

or 4 x Electives 

Total24

COMBINATION 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

plus 1 x 12-unit interdisciplinary Major12

Total24 

COMBINATION 3

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4 

plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

plus 3 x 4-unit Minors  12 

or another grouping of Minors and Electives  

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

Theatre Theory Major:

BCA3002Arts Business Practice

THE1001Theatre in Context 1: Sophocles to Shakespeare

THE1002Theatre in Context 2: Bourgeois to Broken

THE2002Community and Political Theatre

THE2005Australian Theatre1

THE2006Theatre Manifesto2

THE2007Renaissance Drama3

THE2008Modern Drama: Plays in-between4

Footnotes

1 Offered in even-numbered years (2014 etc). Alternates in odd-numbered years with THE2006.
2 Offered in odd-numbered years (2015 etc). Alternates in even-numbered years with THE2005. 
3 Offered in odd-numbered years (2015 etc). Alternates in even-numbered years with THE2008. 
4 Offered in even-numbered years (2014 etc). Alternates in odd-numbered years with THE2007.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• Interview/audition/folio requirements

Each applicant must bring the following to their interview:

• a passport-sized photo of themselves
• a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieve
• folio of achievements and references.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• Interview/audition/folio requirements

Each applicant must bring the following to their interview:

• a passport-sized photo of themselves
• a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieve
• folio of achievements and references.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.