Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudy the Bachelor of Arts to equip yourself with a multidisciplinary education in a range of humanities and social sciences disciplines. Discover unlimited choices in exploring your passion and interests.
You'll experience a variety of perspectives, methodologies and learning styles and explore disciplines that study the way humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values. This will aid you in developing a contemporary understanding of both the human condition and how society operates.
Theatre Studies
You'll explore medieval theatre, commedia dell'arte, Shakespeare and modernism and contemporary Australian and international theatre plays and practices. Plus, you'll master theatre methods and develop your creative approach.
Delivery mode
Central Queensland University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 114-190 Canning Street, The Range
- 554-700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no ore than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.
Arts Administrator
An Arts Administrator is responsible for overseeing various aspects of arts organisations, including managing budgets, coordinating events, and lia...
Community Arts Worker
Community Arts Workers develop and implement arts programs and activities which can include photography, painting, sculpture, dance, music, drama,...
Stage Manager
A Stage Manager is a vital role within the performing arts, primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the entire production process, en...
Theatre Director
A Theatre Director oversees the creative vision of a theatre production, guiding actors, designers, and crew to bring the script to life. You might...
Dramaturg
A Dramaturg collaborates with playwrights, directors, and actors to develop and refine scripts for theatre productions. You may work in a theatre c...
About Central Queensland University
CQUniversity Australia has been on a phenomenal trajectory in recent years and its remarkable growth in student numbers, new courses, new campuses, infrastructure and reputation has seen it emerge as one of Australia’s truly great universities.
