Flinders University

Bachelor of Arts (Drama)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

A major in Drama offers a foundation in the theory and practice of theatre and screen, from Greek tragedies to Shakespeare to post-modern innovation. You’ll try your hand at movement, voice, improvisation and Stanislavskian techniques in drama workshop and classes—in spaces that include the 425-seat Matthew Flinders Theatre, dance and voice training studios, television studio, and ‘black-box’ studio. Explore a broad range of performance styles and theories, Attend and critique live performances and screenings throughout your degree, Increase you knowledge of the history of the performing arts and, Develop your ability to think, speak and write about performance

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.

Locations
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Pathways

You have recent secondary education

  • If you’ve finished Year 12 (and do not have more than 2 years of higher education study), or are currently studying Year 12 and complete the SACE/IB (or interstate equivalent) you are eligible to compete for uni entry via your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

    • You have completed vocational education and training (VET)

  • If you have TAFE/VET qualifications (Cert 3 or higher) you are eligible to apply. Note, admission is competitive and most courses require higher than Certificate 3 level for admission.

    • You have completed some higher education

  • If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) but no more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you may be considered for entry to most courses on the basis of your higher education results or any other qualifications that meet the University's entry requirements (eg Year 12 results or VET qualifications).
  • If you have completed more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you will normally be considered for entry on the basis of your higher education results only.

    • You have work and life experience

    • If you have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means there are these options.
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
    • Flinders Foundation Studies Program
    • Skills Assessment Program
    • Year 12 qualifications

    Adjustment factors available

    • Guaranteed selection rank 70.00
    • TAFElink
    • Certificate IV or above
    Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $39,591 $96,000 Fees are based on full-time study.

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    Study mode Blended
    Duration 3 Years
    Estimated fee* $39,591 $96,000

    Career opportunities

    The Bachelor of Arts (Drama) will prepare you for the following roles.

    Actor

    An Actor performs a character role in a film, on television or in a live theatre or musical production. You’ll usually act in a role using a script...

    Avg yearly income $52,000
    Entry barriers Low

    Drama Teacher

    A Drama Teacher instructs students in the art of performance and theatre, fostering creativity and expression. You may work in schools, community c...

    Avg yearly income $67,600
    Entry barriers Low

    Playwright

    Playwrights are specialist writers who write the scripts for plays that are performed at theatre houses, festivals, and live events. They write bot...

    Avg yearly income $78,000
    Entry barriers Low

    Performance Artist

    A Performance Artist creates and presents art through various live performances, often incorporating elements such as dance, theatre, and multimedi...

    Avg yearly income $70,200
    Entry barriers Low

    About Flinders University

    Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

    Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.

    Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.

    Operating since 1966
    Legal name Flinders University
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