Learn to teach drama in preparation for a dynamic career in education
Education is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field where passionate drama teachers are in high demand. Teachers with practical drama expertise who can embrace rapid advancements in technology will find themselves highly sought-after.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in drama teaching designed to provide you with the practical classroom skills you’ll need to secure your career in arts education. Our drama teaching courses focus on developing students' confidence, creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills through the medium of drama. We also cover student engagement, data analysis, curriculum assessment, advancing technology in the classroom and interpersonal skills, ensuring that you are future-fit to succeed in the classroom and contribute to the profession.
The majority of our students opt for online education, where they become part of a community of adults who pool their life and work experiences to form tangible networks for the future. Those who study on-campus enjoy accommodation, athletics facilities and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
Thanks to our history of preparing adults for the ever-evolving job market, with UNE you’ll graduate feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in education, whether you choose to work in the classroom or take your teaching skills to the world. Our commitment to creating future-fit drama teachers is reflected in student feedback. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the study options related to drama teaching on offer at UNE.
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Whether you are looking to re-train to become a Primary or Secondary school teacher, teach different subjects or upgrade your teaching accreditation, the UNE Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion) provides a flexible pathway to pivot and grow …
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It …
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) offers a comprehensive program of study that provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a highly sought-after secondary school teacher. Develop your teaching skills in a supportive,…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
This flexible non-teaching education degree incorporates a wide range of subjects to prepare you to work in a range of educational fields, including training and management environments. With UNE’s Bachelor of Educational Studies, you will learn in…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
Special and inclusive education is rapidly evolving, and with it the demand for specialists in the field is larger than ever. UNE’s Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Broaden your career horizons with the UNE Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning, a flexible course providing advanced knowledge and skills for professional educators in web-based teaching and learning. Choose from a variety of subjects to match…
- 0.5 years full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Accelerate your career opportunities with the UNE Master of Teaching (Secondary). Gain the specialist knowledge and skills you need to become a sought-after teacher who makes a difference. Study online in a flexible timeframe that suits your…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
Why study with us?
The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.
Greg KemmettFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Teaching Drama
UNE’s drama education courses give teachers the skills they need to be flexible and innovative as technology advances and impacts the way students learn. Become an inspiring drama teacher and stay at the forefront of the arts and education. Explore the education course options now.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Safeguard your future and learn about the aspects of successful entrepreneurship from UNE’s industry specialists. Cover idea development, problem solving, advances in tech, management, marketing, ethics and work/life balance to future-fit yourself…
Safeguard your future and learn about the aspects of successful entrepreneurship from UNE’s industry specialists. Cover idea development, problem solving, advances in tech, management, marketing, ethics and work/life balance to future-fit yourself in the changing global business marketplace.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop practical skills in film, TV, writing and publishing and study the processes through which cultural products are made and circulated in the digital environment. UNE's established creatives will help you protect your career and pursue…
Develop practical skills in film, TV, writing and publishing and study the processes through which cultural products are made and circulated in the digital environment. UNE's established creatives will help you protect your career and pursue your passion in the changing world of the arts.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Become future-fit with practical drama teaching skills and learn how to nurture your students to create their best work using tested methods and current tech. UNE’s expertise in fostering educators will develop your digital and personal abilities to …
Become future-fit with practical drama teaching skills and learn how to nurture your students to create their best work using tested methods and current tech. UNE’s expertise in fostering educators will develop your digital and personal abilities to sustain your place in the education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's expertise in music education will help you build adaptable music skills to safeguard your position in a world of rapid innovations in music technology and collaboration. Boost your future as a creative entrepreneur by gaining the…
UNE's expertise in music education will help you build adaptable music skills to safeguard your position in a world of rapid innovations in music technology and collaboration. Boost your future as a creative entrepreneur by gaining the performance expertise needed to succeed in the music industry.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Hone a diverse range of performance skills and strengthen your position in the world of stage and screen with UNE’s esteemed drama educators. Develop practical techniques that will ensure that you are sought after to meet the increase in demand that …
Hone a diverse range of performance skills and strengthen your position in the world of stage and screen with UNE’s esteemed drama educators. Develop practical techniques that will ensure that you are sought after to meet the increase in demand that the rise of streaming services has created.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop your ability to captivate your audience, whether they be seated in a cinema, a theatre, a court of law or a boardroom. Strengthen your public speaking skills for an evolving multimedia global world and enhance your confidence when you learn…
Develop your ability to captivate your audience, whether they be seated in a cinema, a theatre, a court of law or a boardroom. Strengthen your public speaking skills for an evolving multimedia global world and enhance your confidence when you learn the art of performance from UNE’s experts.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
| Master of Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
| Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
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Careers in Teaching Drama
By studying drama teaching with UNE, you will develop the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of schools and educational settings. With the need for dedicated teaching staff set to rise, professionals with skillsets in drama teaching and the capacity to inspire others and assess and guide their learning in a positive and practical way could find employment as a:
- Drama teacher
Teach drama and theatre arts to students at various educational levels, from primary schools to universities. - Theatre director
Oversee the creative aspects of a theatrical production, including casting, rehearsals, and performances. - Arts administrator
Manage the operations and finances of arts organisations, such as theatres, drama schools, and cultural institutions. - Event producer
Plan and coordinate events, including theatrical performances, ensuring all technical and artistic elements come together successfully. - Scriptwriter
Create scripts for theatre productions, television shows, or films, shaping the narrative and dialogue. - Curriculum developer
Design and implement drama education programs, often working with schools or drama schools to create engaging curricula. - Critic
Write reviews and critiques of theatrical performances for newspapers, magazines, or online publications. - Theatre technician
Work behind the scenes to operate lighting, sound, and stage equipment during productions.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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