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.

Why study this major?

• Lovers of the stage will benefit from our comprehensive Major in Theatre Studies. Completed over three years of full-time study, this hands-on program will give you an overview of drama theory, a thorough grounding in the history of modern theatre and plenty of skills-based workshops.
• Depending on your passion, you can select from a broad range of subjects and create a fully tailored program. Course options include Acting, Directing, Writing for Performance, Theatre Crafts and Theatre for Social Change.
• A program of public performances provides you with the opportunity to present your work to a live audience. Students develop a wide range of communication skills which are not only applicable to theatre-making but also offer skills for life. Theatre studies graduates demonstrate high competence in collaborative teamwork, creative problem solving, public speaking and sound decision-making. Theatre Studies encourages students to pursue careers in acting, theatre production and education.
• A Major in Theatre Studies includes up to 80 hours of practical experience at a theatre company or other suitable performing arts body and a series of public performances that will give you the chance to shine on stage. The program is tailored to those who want to pursue a career in acting or theatrical production. Still, you can easily combine Theatrical Studies with an Education Major if you’re going to teach drama in schools.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates should 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
• Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences