Study Theatre & Performance
We offer unique courses in both practical and theoretical aspects of theatre. Our program of study suits theatre practitioners and teachers, and anyone working towards gaining industry knowledge and professional skills — including confidence and experience in public speaking, oral communication and presentation.
Theatre and performance at UNE
Undergraduate and postgraduate study
Study on campus in Armidale or off campus.
Majors: Theatre and Performance can be studied as a major in the following courses. Electives: You can also study Theatre and Performance as an elective in almost any bachelor course offered at UNE; check the course rules from the link below to see how many electives you are permitted to include. Any student accepted into UNE is welcome to enrol in the introductory units (THEA110 and THEA111) and then progress to more advanced units after satisfactorily completing them. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) For Bachelor Honours see under postgraduate courses. Study Theatre and Performance in the: Theatre and Performance can also be studied at postgraduate level in coursework or research programs. Higher degree research may be undertaken either by traditional thesis or in creative practice. See the list of Theatre and Performance units in the Course and Unit Catalogue. Study Theatre & Performance as a Major in one of our Arts Degrees. To contact an academic or find a research supervisor, visit our staff page.Bachelor degrees
Undergraduate Diplomas
Bachelor Honours
Postgraduate coursework
Postgraduate research
Opportunities
The UNE Theatre and Performance program has been developed by innovative and knowledgeable teachers who combine scholarship with practical and professional experience.
Fully equipped theatre: We have a fully-equipped black box theatre, three rehearsal rooms, a costume and props room and a script library.
Australian play scripts and video materials: UNE is also home to the Campbell Howard collection of Australian play scripts. We have an extensive script library, which includes out-of-print and rare items. We also have the Stage on Screen collection of video materials on Australian theatre.
Career options
Many of our Theatre & Performance graduates have gone on to work as drama teachers in secondary schools.
Other graduates have progressed to specialised actor training institutions and work in the profession.
Others are employed in a range of occupations where exceptional oral communication and public presentation skills are required.
Partnerships and networks
AusStage: Gateway to the Australian Performing Arts
Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies
Further information
For more information about our courses and studying at UNE, please contact AskUNE.