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Theatre and Performance

Engage with the culture, history, and theory of performance. Learn how to do everything from studying acting and theatre design, through to managing creative projects.

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Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance)

Duration: Minimum 3 Years, up to a maximum of 7 Years Location: Hobart, Launceston

Collaborate with industry

Gain industry experience and build lasting networks with partners including Theatre Royal, the Hedburg, Theatre North and Tasdance.

Build on your major

Add additional theatre electives, or choose units from across the University to develop complementary skills or inspire your practice.

Learn in inspiring spaces

Study in studios and theatres at The Hedburg in Hobart or The Theatre in Launceston, placing you in the heart of each city's cultural precinct.

Study options in this degree

The Theatre and Performance major, offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts, contains the first eight units listed below. You can also expand your Theatre and Performance educational experience by selecting additional elective units. Theatre and Performance can be studied as a major within multiple degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, and the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching. The Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance) is available only in Hobart and Launceston.

A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?

Add sustainability to your degree

As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.

Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.

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Career opportunities

Employment across Creative and Performing Arts activities in Australia is projected to grow 40% above the national industry average over the next five years^.  Some of the fastest-growing jobs include:

11%

Film, Television, Radio and
Stage Directors

Projected increase by 2026

17.5%

Visual Arts and
Crafts Professionals

Projected increase by 2026

21.9%

Welfare, Recreation and
Community Arts Workers

Projected increase by 2026

^ ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2021 and projections to 2026

Megan Kenna, Theatre and Performance student

Hear Megan talk about their path into studying Theatre and Performance at the University of Tasmania, what they enjoy about the range of options available and the support offered by their experienced teaching staff.

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Scholarships, fees and costs

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Our accommodation

We have a range of on-campus accommodation available to students. All of our accommodation is in high demand, so now is a good time to consider your options.
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